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Cushingham Family History

Cushingham 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: Cunningham, Cummingham, Cookingham, Cottingham, Burlingham

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Where is the Cushingham family from?

You can see how Cushingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushingham family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Cushingham families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Cushingham families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushingham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cushingham families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushingham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Cushingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushingham 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Cushingham. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cushingham. For the veterans among your Cushingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushingham lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Cushingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cushingham in 1979 was 46, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushingham 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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