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Cushaway Family History

Cushaway 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: Bushway, Hathaway, Callaway, Gasaway, Caraway, Connaway, Bushaw

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Where is the Cushaway family from?

You can see how Cushaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushaway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cushaway families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cushaway family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushaway's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cushaway families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Cushaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushaway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cushaway. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cushaway. For the veterans among your Cushaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushaway lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cushaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cushaway in 1974 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushaway 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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