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Rushin Family History

Rushin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rushton. See also Rushing and 2 below.

Variant of Rushing a surname of German or perhaps English origin.

Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Rušin or Rušín (see Rusin).

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


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Where is the Rushin family from?

You can see how Rushin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Rushin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rushin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Rushin families in 1891.
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What did your Rushin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rushin. 92% of Rushin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Hosiery Half Hosier Op
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rushin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushin 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Rushin. 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 Rushin. For the veterans among your Rushin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rushin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rushin in 1941 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushin 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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