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Cushman Family History

Cushman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Kushman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cushman family from?

You can see how Cushman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Cushman families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cushman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cushman families in 1891.
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What did your Cushman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cushman. 75% of Cushman 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
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Cushman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Cushman. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Cushman. For the veterans among your Cushman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cushman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cushman in 1950 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushman 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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