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Kusner Family History

Kusner Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kushner.

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


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Where is the Kusner family from?

You can see how Kusner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kusner families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kusner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kusner families in 1911.
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What did your Kusner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusner. 24% of Kusner men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Kusner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusner were Miner and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    72%
  • Housework
    29%

What Kusner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kusner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusner 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Kusner. 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 284 military records available for the last name Kusner. For the veterans among your Kusner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kusner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kusner in 1961 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kusner 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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