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Blush Family History

Blush Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Blish. Americanized form of German Blusch: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Blush family from?

You can see how Blush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Blush families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blush's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Blush families in 1891.
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What did your Blush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant Drapery was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blush. 50% of Blush women worked as a Shop Assistant Drapery.

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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

  • Shop Assistant Drapery
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blush 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Blush. 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 550 military records available for the last name Blush. For the veterans among your Blush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blush lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blush in 1948 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blush 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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