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Gushing Family History

Gushing 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: Rushing, Cushing, Bushong, Dusing, Gosling, Gutting, Gunning, Gustin

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Where is the Gushing family from?

You can see how Gushing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gushing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gushing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gushing families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gushing's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gushing families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gushing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gushing 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gushing. 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 591 military records available for the last name Gushing. For the veterans among your Gushing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gushing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Gushing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gushing in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gushing 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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