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Cushin Family History

Cushin 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: Cashin, Rushin, Cushen, Cushion, Cushing, Austin, Cousin, Husain

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Where is the Cushin family from?

You can see how Cushin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Cushin families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cushin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cushin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cushin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cushin. 100% of Cushin women worked as an 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cushin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cushin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushin 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Cushin. 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 540 military records available for the last name Cushin. For the veterans among your Cushin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cushin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cushin in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushin 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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