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Cushner Family History

Cushner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Kushner.

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


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Where is the Cushner family from?

You can see how Cushner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 6 Cushner families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cushner's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cushner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushner 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 Cushner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cushner. 21% of Cushner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Cushner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cushner were Clerk and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Proprietor
    21%
  • Coal Miner
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Cushner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cushner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushner 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Cushner. 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 164 military records available for the last name Cushner. For the veterans among your Cushner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cushner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cushner in 1955 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushner 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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