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Rushmer Family History

Rushmer Surname Meaning

Primarily from Rushmere (Suffolk) or Rushmere Saint Andrew (Suffolk) both of which are recorded as Ryscemara in 1086 but perhaps also from one or more of the several other places called Rushmere, Rushmoor, or Rushmore including Rushmere in Charing (Kent) which is recorded as Ryssem'e in 1258.

The place-names derive from Old English risc ‘rush’ + mere ‘pool’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rushmer family from?

You can see how Rushmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Rushmer families living in Norfolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rushmer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rushmer families in 1891.
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What did your Rushmer 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 Rushmer. 31% of Rushmer men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Rushmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushmer were Police Constable and Housewife 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • House Decorator
    16%
  • Police Constable
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rushmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushmer 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Rushmer. 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 291 military records available for the last name Rushmer. For the veterans among your Rushmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rushmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rushmer in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

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