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Kusserow Family History

Kusserow 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: Kummerow, Kussow, Kuster, Kasser, Kitzerow, Busser, Kuser, Ussery

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Where is the Kusserow family from?

You can see how Kusserow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusserow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusserow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kusserow families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kusserow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kusserow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusserow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusserow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusserow. 50% of Kusserow men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kusserow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusserow were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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What Kusserow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Kusserow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusserow 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Kusserow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kusserow. For the veterans among your Kusserow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusserow lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kusserow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kusserow in 1943 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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