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Rusher Family History

Rusher Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English rishe rush(e) rosh(e) (Old English risc) ‘rush’ for a cutter or seller of rushes.

English: topographic name from Middle English rishe rush(e) rosh(e) (Old English risc) ‘rush’ + -er for someone who lived in a rushy place.

Compare Rush Americanized form of German Ruscher.

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


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Where is the Rusher family from?

You can see how Rusher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Rusher families living in Berkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rusher's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Rusher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusher 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 Rusher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk (dealer) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rusher. 17% of Rusher men worked as a Milk (dealer) and 77% of Rusher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusher were Haulier and Household 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

  • Milk (dealer)
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Haulier
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Worker
    6%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rusher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusher 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Rusher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rusher. For the veterans among your Rusher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rusher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rusher in 1950 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusher 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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