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Rushen Family History

Rushen Surname Meaning

variant of Rushton. Compare Fracis or Fraunces Rushon or Rushton 1578 in IGI (Eccleshall Staffs).

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


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Where is the Rushen family from?

You can see how Rushen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 127 Rushen families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rushen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rushen families in 1891.
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What did your Rushen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rushen. 100% of Rushen men worked as an Incapacitated and 89% of Rushen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Domestic Help
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rushen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushen 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Rushen. 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 419 military records available for the last name Rushen. For the veterans among your Rushen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rushen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rushen in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushen 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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