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Rushs Family History

Rushs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rush, Russ, Ruhs, Ross, Rusak, Brush, Buss, Huss, Ruth, Rust

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Where is the Rushs family from?

You can see how Rushs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rushs family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rushs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rushs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rushs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rushs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rushs. For the veterans among your Rushs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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