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Kusen Family History

Kusen 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: Kusel, Kuse, Kuser, Kusek, Krusen, Husen, Kasen, Olsen, Uren, Kasten

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Where is the Kusen family from?

You can see how Kusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kusen family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kusen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kusen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kusen. 50% of Kusen 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
    50%
  • Produce Salesman
    50%
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What Kusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Kusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusen 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kusen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kusen. For the veterans among your Kusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kusen in 1958 was 38, and 53 in 2003.

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