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Cussano Family History

Cussano 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: Cassano, Cusano, Cusmano, Bassano, Cusimano, Castano, Cassaro

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Where is the Cussano family from?

You can see how Cussano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cussano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cussano family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cussano's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Cussano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cussano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cussano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cussano. 50% of Cussano men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Laberor
    50%
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What Cussano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Cussano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussano 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cussano. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cussano. For the veterans among your Cussano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussano lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Cussano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cussano in 1977 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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