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Usken Family History

Usken Surname 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: Asker, Usher, Shen, Uren, Osten, Ken, Osen, Ruskin, Duskey, Huske

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Where is the Usken family from?

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

What Usken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Usken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usken 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 Usken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Usken. For the veterans among your Usken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Usken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Usken in 1969 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usken 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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