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Rushman Family History

Rushman Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Richman.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rushman family from?

You can see how Rushman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Rushman families living in Sussex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rushman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rushman families in 1891.
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What did your Rushman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rushman. 94% of Rushman 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
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rushman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushman 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Rushman. 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 274 military records available for the last name Rushman. For the veterans among your Rushman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rushman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rushman in 1965 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushman 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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