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Kusler Family History

Kusler Name Meaning

Altered form of North German Kuseler or Küseler a nickname for an agile restless person from an agent derivative of Middle Low German kuselen ‘to spin (like a top)’.

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


Similar surnames: Kuster, Kuller, Kugler, Kumler, Buser, Busler, Kasler, Keser, Dupler

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Where is the Kusler family from?

You can see how Kusler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kusler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kusler families living in Surrey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kusler's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kusler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusler. 38% of Kusler men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kusler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusler were Manager and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kusler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusler 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Kusler. 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 269 military records available for the last name Kusler. For the veterans among your Kusler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kusler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kusler in 1946 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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