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Cushmore Family History

Cushmore 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: Rushmore, Cashmore, Ashmore, Cudmore, Muchmore, Passmore, Shore

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Where is the Cushmore family from?

You can see how Cushmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushmore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cushmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Cushmore families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Cushmore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cushmore families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Cushmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushmore 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cushmore. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cushmore. For the veterans among your Cushmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushmore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Cushmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cushmore in 1967 was 75, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushmore 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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