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Ushen Family History

Ushen 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: Usher, Shen, Cushen, Shan, Chen, Uren, Osten, Osen, Sheng, Shin

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Where is the Ushen family from?

You can see how Ushen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ushen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ushen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ushen families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ushen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ushen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ushen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ushen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ushen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ushen. For the veterans among your Ushen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ushen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Ushen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ushen in 1966 was 60, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ushen 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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