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Hush Family History

Hush Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Hush family from?

You can see how Hush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Hush families living in Northumberland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hush's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hush families in 1891.
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What did your Hush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hush. 34% of Hush men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 84% of Hush women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hush were Shipyard Labourer and Old Age Pension.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic
    34%
  • Horseman Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Shipyard Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Old Age Pension
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hush 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Hush. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hush. For the veterans among your Hush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hush lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hush in 1943 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hush 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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