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Kushak Family History

Kushak 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: Kusiak, Koshak, Rusak, Kosak, Kuchar, Ishak, Kulak, Kusek, Bushek

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Where is the Kushak family from?

You can see how Kushak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kushak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kushak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kushak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kushak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kushak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kushak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Kushak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kushak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kushak. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kushak. For the veterans among your Kushak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kushak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kushak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kushak in 1967 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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