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Kushnak Family History

Kushnak 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: Kushnir, Kushner, Kusiak, Rusnak, Koshak, Kushman, Rusak, Kuhn, Kuehn

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Where is the Kushnak family from?

You can see how Kushnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kushnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kushnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kushnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kushnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kushnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kushnak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kushnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kushnak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kushnak. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kushnak. For the veterans among your Kushnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kushnak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Kushnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kushnak in 1964 was 74, and 44 in 1996.

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