Kuss Family History

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Kuss Name Meaning

German: from Kunz, a pet form of Konrad. Eastern German (of Slavic origin): nickname from Polish kusy ‘short’. German: habitational name from Bernkastel-Kues on the Mosel river. German: from the personal name Kus, a pet form of Markus (see Mark) or Dominikus (see Dominique).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Russ, Koss, Buss, Kuse, Huss, Kus, Kass, Kusz, Kiss, Kuhn

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Kuss Family Origin

Where is the Kuss family from?

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You can see how Kuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuss families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Kuss families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kuss's in the UK. London had the highest population of Kuss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kuss Family Occupations

What did your Kuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Kuss family was Watch Maker. Clock And Watch Maker, Jeweller and Watch & Clock Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kuss. The most common Kuss occupation in the UK was Clock And Watch Maker. 25% of Kuss's were Clock And Watch Makers.

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  • Clock And Watch Maker

    25%

  • Jeweller

    25%

  • Watch & Clock Maker

    25%

  • Watch Maker

    25%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kuss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kuss Historical Records

What Kuss family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuss. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kuss. For the veterans among your Kuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kuss Life Expectancy

What is the average Kuss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kuss in 1957 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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