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Rushe Family History

Rushe Name Meaning

see Rush .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rush, Rusher, Ruhe, Ruse, Rusche, Rose, Rusak, Usher, Brush, Risher

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Where is the Rushe family from?

You can see how Rushe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rushe family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rushe's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rushe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rushe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rushe. 34% of Rushe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rushe women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushe were Assembler and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • File Clerk
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rushe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushe 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Rushe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 400 military records available for the last name Rushe. For the veterans among your Rushe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rushe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rushe in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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