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Kusian Family History

Kusian 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: Kurian, Kusiak, Kocian, Kosman, Susan, Kurman, Julian, Kastan, Gusman

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Where is the Kusian family from?

You can see how Kusian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kusian families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kusian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kusian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusian. 60% of Kusian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kusian women worked as a Cashier. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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What Kusian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Kusian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusian 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kusian. 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 225 military records available for the last name Kusian. For the veterans among your Kusian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kusian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kusian in 1963 was 68, and 92 in 2002.

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