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Cushney Family History

Cushney 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: Cushner, Bushey, Kushner, Cudney, Cashner, Bushner, Cisney, Cushen

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Where is the Cushney family from?

You can see how Cushney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Cushney families living in Kent. This was about 89% of all the recorded Cushney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cushney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushney 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 519 census records available for the last name Cushney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushney 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cushney. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cushney. For the veterans among your Cushney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushney lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Cushney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cushney in 1995 was 87, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushney 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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