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Kuskey Family History

Kuskey 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: Duskey, Huskey, Kaskey, Buskey, Kuske, Koskey, Luskey, Hussey, Kunkel

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Where is the Kuskey family from?

You can see how Kuskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuskey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kuskey families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kuskey's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kuskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kuskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuskey. 50% of Kuskey men worked as a Trucking and 100% of Kuskey women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Trucking
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Kuskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Kuskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuskey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kuskey. 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 86 military records available for the last name Kuskey. For the veterans among your Kuskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuskey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Kuskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kuskey in 1958 was 46, and 72 in 2001.

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