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Gush Family History

Gush Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Dorset): probably a variant of Gudge itself a variant of Couch or Gooch.

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


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Where is the Gush family from?

You can see how Gush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gush families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Gush families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gush's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gush families in 1891.
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What did your Gush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gush. 72% of Gush men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Gush women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gush were Incapacitated and Telephonist (g P O).

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Telephonist (g P O)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gush 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Gush. 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 985 military records available for the last name Gush. For the veterans among your Gush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gush lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gush in 1951 was 50, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gush 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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