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Rushaw Family History

Rushaw 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: Bushaw, Russaw, Rusak, Rush, Shaw, Deshaw, Hoshaw, Rusher, Renshaw

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Where is the Rushaw family from?

You can see how Rushaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rushaw families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rushaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rushaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushaw 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 Rushaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rushaw. 100% of Rushaw 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
    100%

What Rushaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Rushaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushaw 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 Rushaw. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rushaw. For the veterans among your Rushaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Rushaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rushaw in 1965 was 76, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rushaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushaw 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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