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Lushbaugh Family History

Lushbaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lüschbach a habitational name from a place so called named with Middle Low German lūsch ‘reed’ (Middle High German liesche) + bach ‘creek stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Surbaugh, Sharbaugh, Kishbaugh, Washabaugh, Tombaugh, Grubaugh

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Where is the Lushbaugh family from?

You can see how Lushbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lushbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lushbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lushbaugh families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lushbaugh's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Lushbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lushbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lushbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lushbaugh. 34% of Lushbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lushbaugh women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lushbaugh were Proprietor 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Lushbaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Lushbaugh. For the veterans among your Lushbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lushbaugh lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Lushbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lushbaugh in 1948 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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