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Rushing Family History

Rushing Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Russin or perhaps of some other similarly spelled German surname; its byform is Rushin.

Probably also English: variant of Rushin.

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


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Where is the Rushing family from?

You can see how Rushing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Rushing families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rushing's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rushing families in 1891.
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What did your Rushing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rushing. 50% of Rushing men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 87% of Rushing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushing were Farmer (retired) and Shop Keeper Grocerdraper.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Farmer (retired)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Shop Keeper Grocerdraper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Rushing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushing 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rushing. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Rushing. For the veterans among your Rushing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushing lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Rushing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rushing in 1940 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushing 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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