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Kusky Family History

Kusky 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: Kusy, Lusky, Gusky, Kuske, Husky, Kuska, Kosky, Kuk, Pusey, Kusel

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Where is the Kusky family from?

You can see how Kusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kusky families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kusky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kusky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusky. 42% of Kusky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kusky women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kusky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Kusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusky 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kusky. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kusky. For the veterans among your Kusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kusky in 1965 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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