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Cusic Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish and Scottish Cusick . Americanized form of Polish Kusik and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (see Cusick ). Serbian (Ćušić): unflattering nickname derived from ćuša ‘pig's snout’ figuratively ‘big mouth’.

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


Similar surnames: Music, Cusick, Busic, Cain, Ruzic, Musich, Lubic, Cubit, Cousin

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Where is the Cusic family from?

You can see how Cusic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusic family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cusic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cusic families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cusic's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cusic families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cusic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cusic. 44% of Cusic men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Cusic women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cusic were Farm Operator 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
    44%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cusic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusic 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Cusic. 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 790 military records available for the last name Cusic. For the veterans among your Cusic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusic lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cusic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cusic in 1960 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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