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Kussow Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places called Kussow or Kossow both in Mecklenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Wussow, Dassow, Russow, Koslow, Rossow, Kulow, Passow, Luplow, Karow

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Where is the Kussow family from?

You can see how Kussow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kussow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kussow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kussow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kussow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kussow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kussow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kussow. 100% of Kussow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Kussow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Kussow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kussow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kussow. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kussow. For the veterans among your Kussow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kussow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kussow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kussow in 1967 was 95, and 71 in 2004.

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