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Cushnan Family History

Cushnan 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, Cashman, Cunanan, Cushner, Bushman, Cushen, Cushion, Kushman

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Where is the Cushnan family from?

You can see how Cushnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cushnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 5 Cushnan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushnan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cushnan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushnan 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 251 census records available for the last name Cushnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushnan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cushnan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cushnan. For the veterans among your Cushnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushnan lifespan?

Average Cushnan life expectancy in 1967 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushnan 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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