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Wusk Family History

Wusk 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: Rusk, Busk, Lusk, Husk, Wu, Turk, Buck, Rusak, Duck, Rush

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Where is the Wusk family from?

You can see how Wusk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wusk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wusk families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wusk families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wusk's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wusk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wusk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wusk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wusk. 100% of Wusk 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 139 census records available for the last name Wusk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wusk 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wusk. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wusk. For the veterans among your Wusk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wusk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Wusk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wusk in 1965 was 54, and 20 in 1998.

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