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Cushion Family History

Cushion Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cushing and Cussen; see Cousin.

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


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Where is the Cushion family from?

You can see how Cushion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 194 Cushion families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cushion's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cushion families in 1891.
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What did your Cushion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cushion. 22% of Cushion men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Cushion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cushion were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Cushion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushion 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cushion. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cushion. For the veterans among your Cushion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushion lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cushion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cushion in 1953 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushion 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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