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Kusely Family History

Kusely 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: Kusel, Pusey, Kugel, Kosel, Kuse, Kuzel, Kuser, Kusy, Huseby, Vesely

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Where is the Kusely family from?

You can see how Kusely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kusely family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kusely's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kusely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusely ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kusely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusely 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kusely. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kusely. For the veterans among your Kusely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusely lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Kusely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kusely in 1980 was 83, and 53 in 2000.

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