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Lusha Family History

Lusha 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: Lush, Busha, Laska, Rush, Lucht, Musa, Luca, Sha, Bush, Lusher

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Where is the Lusha family from?

You can see how Lusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lusha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lusha families living in Norfolk. This was about 92% of all the recorded Lusha's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lusha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lusha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer Heavy W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lusha. 100% of Lusha men worked as a Farm Labourer Heavy W and 78% of Lusha 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

  • Farm Labourer Heavy W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    23%

What Lusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Lusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lusha 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Lusha. 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 32 military records available for the last name Lusha. For the veterans among your Lusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusha lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Lusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lusha in 1968 was 39, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lusha 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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