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Cushnier Family History

Cushnier 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: Cushner, Kushnir, Kushner, Cashner, Bushner, Usher, Buchner, Lusher

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Where is the Cushnier family from?

You can see how Cushnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushnier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cushnier families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cushnier family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushnier's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cushnier families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushnier 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 Cushnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cushnier. 100% of Cushnier men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Cushnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Cushnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushnier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cushnier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cushnier. For the veterans among your Cushnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushnier lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Cushnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cushnier in 1985 was 66, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushnier 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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