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Cushwa Family History

Cushwa 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: Cunha, Cush, Bushway, Busha, Cushman, Cushen, Usher, Rush, Joshua

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Where is the Cushwa family from?

You can see how Cushwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushwa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushwa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cushwa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushwa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cushwa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cushwa 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 Cushwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cushwa. 40% of Cushwa men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cushwa women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cushwa were Manufacturer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manufacturer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Cushwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cushwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushwa 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Cushwa. 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 195 military records available for the last name Cushwa. For the veterans among your Cushwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushwa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cushwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cushwa in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushwa 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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