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Rushing Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Russin or perhaps of some other similarly spelled German surname; its byform is Rushin . Probably also English: variant of Rushin .

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


Similar surnames: Rustin, Running, Cushing, Ruskin, Bushong, Ruehling, Rising, Burling

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Where is the Rushing family from?

You can see how Rushing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 60 Rushing families living in Tennessee. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rushing's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rushing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rushing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rushing. 30% of Rushing men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Rushing women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rushing were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Maid
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Rushing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushing 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rushing. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Rushing. For the veterans among your Rushing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushing lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Rushing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rushing in 1940 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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