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Tushla Family History

Tushla Name 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: Tush, Tusa, Busha, Sala, Usher, Rush, Joshua, Tuttle, Buchta, Kuhl

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Where is the Tushla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tushla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tushla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tushla. 100% of Tushla men worked as a Farming. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Tushla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tushla 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tushla. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tushla. For the veterans among your Tushla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tushla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Tushla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tushla in 1966 was 75, and 55 in 1990.

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