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Kusek Family History

Kusek Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from dialect kusek ‘bite to eat’ ‘little bit’ or perhaps a derivative of kusy (see Kusy ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kus, Kusy, Kosek, Kurek, Turek, Kusiak, Kuser, Nosek, Kasak, Kolek

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Where is the Kusek family from?

You can see how Kusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kusek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kusek families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kusek's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kusek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusek. 23% of Kusek men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Kusek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusek were Clerk and New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 443 immigration records available for the last name Kusek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 591 military records available for the last name Kusek. For the veterans among your Kusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kusek in 1961 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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