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Kusma Family History

Kusma Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Kuźma and Slovak Rusyn Slovenian Czech Croatian Ukrainian or Belorussian Kuzma or Kužma.

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


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Where is the Kusma family from?

You can see how Kusma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kusma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kusma families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kusma's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kusma families in 1911.
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What did your Kusma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusma. 42% of Kusma men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kusma women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusma were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Catcher Tin House
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    43%
  • Clerical
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Kusma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Kusma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusma 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Kusma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Kusma. For the veterans among your Kusma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusma lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kusma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kusma in 1951 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kusma ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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