This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rushmond family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rushmond Family History

Rushmond Surname 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: Richmond, Rushford, Rushmore, Rushton, Rosemond, Rosamond, Ruston

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rushmond family from?

You can see how Rushmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushmond family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rushmond family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rushmond's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rushmond families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushmond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rushmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Rushmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushmond census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rushmond

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Rushmond. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Rushmond immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rushmond. For the veterans among your Rushmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rushmond military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rushmond family history

Discover More

What is the average Rushmond lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushmond ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rushmond family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial