Custis Family History

Custis Surname Meaning

English: possibly from a much altered form of the personal name Augustus. This is an old VA surname dating from the 17th century.

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

Similar surnames: Austin, Curtis, Dustin, Gustus, Cutts, Estis, Justin, Justus, Gustin, Costas

152,000 record(s) for Custis

13K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
672	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
119K	Member Trees

Where is the Custis family from?

You can see how Custis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Custis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Custis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 21 Custis families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Custis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Custis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Custis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Custis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Custis. 23% of Custis men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Custis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Custis were Truck driver and Housework.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer

23%

Farmer

20%

Salesman

6%

Truck driver

5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

18%

Housewife

13%

Housekeeper

9%

Housework

9%

What Custis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Custis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Custis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 672 immigration records available for the last name Custis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Custis. For the veterans among your Custis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Custis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Custis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Custis in 1958 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Custis 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.