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Cushley Family History

Cushley Surname Meaning

see Cushnie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cushley family from?

You can see how Cushley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Cushley families living in Durham. This was about 77% of all the recorded Cushley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cushley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushley 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 Cushley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pneumatic Riveter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cushley. 100% of Cushley men worked as a Pneumatic Riveter and 100% of Cushley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pneumatic Riveter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cushley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Cushley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushley 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Cushley. 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 811 military records available for the last name Cushley. For the veterans among your Cushley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Cushley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cushley in 1978 was 69, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushley 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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