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Kuzer Family History

Kuzer 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: Kuper, Kulzer, Kuzel, Kutzer, Kuter, Kuser, Kuder, Kizer, Kumer

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Where is the Kuzer family from?

You can see how Kuzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kuzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kuzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kuzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuzer. 60% of Kuzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kuzer women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Kuzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Kuzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuzer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kuzer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kuzer. For the veterans among your Kuzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuzer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kuzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kuzer in 1971 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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