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Cushen Family History

Cushen Surname Meaning

English and Irish (southern): variant of Cousin. This and Cussen are usual forms of the name in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Cushen family from?

You can see how Cushen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cushen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Cushen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cushen families in 1911.
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What did your Cushen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cushen. 100% of Cushen men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Cushen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

What Cushen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cushen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushen 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Cushen. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 466 military records available for the last name Cushen. For the veterans among your Cushen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cushen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cushen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cushen in 1963 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cushen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cushen 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.

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