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Rushey Family History

Rushey 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: Bushey, Rusher, Russey, Usher, Rush, Risher, Hussey, Pusey, Bussey

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Where is the Rushey family from?

You can see how Rushey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rushey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rushey families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rushey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rushey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rushey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Rushey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rushey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rushey. For the veterans among your Rushey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rushey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rushey in 1970 was 61, and 45 in 2003.

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