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Kusak Family History

Kusak Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Kus or Kusy . Czech: nickname for a man of short stature derived from kusý (see Kusy ).

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


Similar surnames: Rusak, Kosak, Kulak, Kusek, Husak, Kusiak, Kasak, Kozak, Kuk, Kusel

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Where is the Kusak family from?

You can see how Kusak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kusak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kusak families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kusak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kusak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusak. 25% of Kusak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kusak women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Welder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Kusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusak 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Kusak. 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 166 military records available for the last name Kusak. For the veterans among your Kusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kusak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kusak in 1963 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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