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Tusha Family History

Tusha 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, Rush, Musa, Testa, Sha, Bush, Tash, Tuch

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Where is the Tusha family from?

You can see how Tusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tusha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tusha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tusha families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tusha's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tusha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tusha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tusha. 100% of Tusha men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tusha women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Tusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Tusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tusha 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tusha. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tusha. For the veterans among your Tusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tusha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tusha in 1966 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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