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Rusha Family History

Rusha 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: Rush, Busha, Prusha, Rusak, Brush, Rosa, Russ, Rua, Ruth, Rust

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Where is the Rusha family from?

You can see how Rusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rusha families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rusha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rusha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusha 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 Rusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rusha. 20% of Rusha men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Rusha women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusha were Laborer and Inspector.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Rusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusha 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Rusha. 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 344 military records available for the last name Rusha. For the veterans among your Rusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rusha in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rusha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusha 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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