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Nush Family History

Nush 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: Rush, Nash, Bush, Nuss, Lush, Tush, Gush, Nuth, Nish, Dush

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Where is the Nush family from?

You can see how Nush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nush family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nush's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Nush families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nush. 50% of Nush women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Asst Sorter G P O
    50%

What Nush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Nush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nush 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Nush. 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 256 military records available for the last name Nush. For the veterans among your Nush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nush lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Nush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nush in 1955 was 30, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nush

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nush 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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