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Kusunoki Family History

Kusunoki 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: Kulinski, Kubinski, Kukulski, Kucinski, Kusumoto, Kosinski, Krusinski

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Where is the Kusunoki family from?

You can see how Kusunoki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusunoki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kusunoki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kusunoki families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kusunoki's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kusunoki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusunoki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusunoki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kusunoki. 72% of Kusunoki men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Net Fisherman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Kusunoki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusunoki 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Kusunoki. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kusunoki. For the veterans among your Kusunoki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusunoki lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Kusunoki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kusunoki in 1949 was 37, and 83 in 2003.

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