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Rushby Family History

Rushby Surname Meaning

see Rusby

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rushby family from?

You can see how Rushby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rushby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 204 Rushby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rushby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rushby families in 1891.
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What did your Rushby 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 Rushby. 13% of Rushby men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Rushby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushby were Farmer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rushby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushby 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Rushby. 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 580 military records available for the last name Rushby. For the veterans among your Rushby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rushby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rushby in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushby 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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