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Kushen Family History

Kushen 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: Cushen, Usher, Shen, Kasten, Kusel, Kuhn, Kuehn, Kuster, Kucher

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Where is the Kushen family from?

You can see how Kushen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kushen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kushen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kushen families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kushen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kushen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kushen 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 Kushen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Making Transformers was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kushen. 50% of Kushen men worked as a Making Transformers.

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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

  • Making Transformers
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    50%

What Kushen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kushen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kushen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kushen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kushen. For the veterans among your Kushen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kushen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kushen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kushen in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kushen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kushen 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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