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Kusmer Family History

Kusmer 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: Kummer, Kuster, Kuser, Kusler, Kumer, Kasmer, Kusner, Summer, Usher

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Where is the Kusmer family from?

You can see how Kusmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kusmer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kusmer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kusmer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kusmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kusmer. 60% of Kusmer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Agent
    40%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Kusmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusmer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kusmer. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kusmer. For the veterans among your Kusmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kusmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kusmer in 1961 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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