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Rushforth Family History

Rushforth Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Rushford. There is often confusion between this name and Rushworth.

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


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Where is the Rushforth family from?

You can see how Rushforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 716 Rushforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Rushforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rushforth families in 1891.
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What did your Rushforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rushforth. 23% of Rushforth men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Rushforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushforth were Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bus Conductor
    7%
  • Police Constable
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Rushforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushforth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rushforth. 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 970 military records available for the last name Rushforth. For the veterans among your Rushforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushforth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rushforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rushforth in 1959 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushforth 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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