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Cusano Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Cusano Mutri in Benevento province or Cusano Milanino in Milan province.

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


Similar surnames: Cusato, Casano, Rubano, Celano, Carano, Cassano, Capano, Cugno

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Where is the Cusano family from?

You can see how Cusano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Cusano families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cusano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cusano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cusano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cusano. 29% of Cusano men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Cusano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cusano were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Finisher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cusano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cusano. 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 890 military records available for the last name Cusano. For the veterans among your Cusano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusano lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cusano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cusano in 1949 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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