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Cusanelli Name Meaning

Italian: possibly a derivative of Cusano from the Latin personal name Cusius which occurs as an element in placenames such as Cusano Milanino (Milan province) and Cusano Mutri (Benevento).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cianelli, Gianelli, Cifarelli, Savelli, Fasanella, Fanelli, Caselli

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Where is the Cusanelli family from?

You can see how Cusanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cusanelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cusanelli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cusanelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cusanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cusanelli. 29% of Cusanelli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cusanelli women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cusanelli were Machinist and Shoe Worker. .

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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
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Paper Sorter
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Cusanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusanelli 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Cusanelli. 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 159 military records available for the last name Cusanelli. For the veterans among your Cusanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusanelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cusanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cusanelli in 1964 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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