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Rushbrook Family History

Rushbrook Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Rushbrooke (Suffolk). The placename derives from Old English risc rysc ‘rush’ + brōc ‘brook stream’.

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


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Where is the Rushbrook family from?

You can see how Rushbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Rushbrook families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rushbrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rushbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Rushbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rushbrook. 22% of Rushbrook men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Rushbrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushbrook were Lorry Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Upd Dom Dty
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rushbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushbrook 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Rushbrook. 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 579 military records available for the last name Rushbrook. For the veterans among your Rushbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushbrook lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rushbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rushbrook in 1965 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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