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Cusher Family History

Cusher 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: Usher, Lusher, Rusher, Custer, Busher, Casher, Cushner, Cushen

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Where is the Cusher family from?

You can see how Cusher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cusher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Cusher families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cusher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cusher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cusher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cusher. 50% of Cusher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cusher women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Cusher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cusher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusher 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Cusher. 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 151 military records available for the last name Cusher. For the veterans among your Cusher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cusher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cusher in 1965 was 52, and 28 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cusher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusher 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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