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Cushill Family History

Cushill 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: Tuthill, Coghill, Cahill, Shill, Cutshall, Cohill, Bushell, Cushion

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Where is the Cushill family from?

You can see how Cushill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushill family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Cushill families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Cushill families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cushill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cushill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cushill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushill 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cushill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cushill. For the veterans among your Cushill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushill 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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