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Cushly Family History

Cushly 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: Bushey, Cully, Cush, Bushby, Cushen, Bushy, Sully, Usher, Rush

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Where is the Cushly family from?

You can see how Cushly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Cushly families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Cushly families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cushly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cushly families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushly 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 57 census records available for the last name Cushly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cushly. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cushly. For the veterans among your Cushly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushly lifespan?

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