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Kusterman Family History

Kusterman 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: Kosterman, Austerman, Westerman, Kitterman, Kupferman, Shusterman

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Where is the Kusterman family from?

You can see how Kusterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kusterman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kusterman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kusterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kusterman. 100% of Kusterman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Kusterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusterman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kusterman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kusterman. For the veterans among your Kusterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusterman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kusterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kusterman in 1968 was 83, and 57 in 2000.

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