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Cusak Family History

Cusak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rusak, Cusack, Husak, Cuda, Casa, Susan, Sak, Musa, Cesar, Burak

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Where is the Cusak family from?

You can see how Cusak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cusak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cusak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cusak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cusak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cusak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cusak. 100% of Cusak men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Cusak women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Cusak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Cusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusak 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Cusak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Cusak. For the veterans among your Cusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Cusak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cusak in 1970 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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