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Tush Family History

Tush Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Tusch or perhaps Dosch the former being unexplained. Americanized form of Slovenian Tuš: dialect variant of Toš (see Tosh).

Alternatively perhaps a nickname derived from the same root as dialect tušen ‘rotten spoiled’ or from Middle High German tusch ‘cheat trick’.

Possibly Scottish: variant of Tosh.

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


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Where is the Tush family from?

You can see how Tush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tush families living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tush's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Tush families in 1891.
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What did your Tush ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Importer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tush. 100% of Tush men worked as a Timber Importer and 100% of Tush 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Timber Importer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tush 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Tush. 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 380 military records available for the last name Tush. For the veterans among your Tush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tush lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tush in 1962 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tush 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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