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Pushman Family History

Pushman 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: Cushman, Bushman, Kushman, Putman, Ashman, Russman, Cashman, Gusman

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Where is the Pushman family from?

You can see how Pushman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pushman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pushman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Pushman families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pushman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pushman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pushman 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 Pushman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pushman. 80% of Pushman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cook
    20%

What Pushman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pushman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pushman 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Pushman. 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 210 military records available for the last name Pushman. For the veterans among your Pushman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pushman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pushman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pushman in 1966 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pushman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pushman 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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