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Cushian Family History

Cushian 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: Cushman, Cushion, Cashman, Russian, Cashion, Bushman, Cashin, Rushin

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Where is the Cushian family from?

You can see how Cushian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushian family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cushian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cushian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cushian families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Cushian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cushian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cushian. For the veterans among your Cushian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushian lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushian

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