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Cushire Family History

Cushire 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: Cheshire, Abshire, Shire, Cushion, Cushing, Usher, Spire, Cesare

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Where is the Cushire family from?

You can see how Cushire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cushire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cushire family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushire's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cushire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushire 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 15 census records available for the last name Cushire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cushire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cushire. For the veterans among your Cushire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushire 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushire

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