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Cushnie Family History

Cushnie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Cushnie in Leochel (Aberdeenshire).

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


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Where is the Cushnie family from?

You can see how Cushnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cushnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Cushnie families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cushnie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cushnie families in 1891.
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What did your Cushnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cushnie. 100% of Cushnie 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cushnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushnie 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Cushnie. 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 272 military records available for the last name Cushnie. For the veterans among your Cushnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushnie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cushnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cushnie in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushnie 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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