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Mush Family History

Mush 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: Rush, Musa, Bush, Musch, Lush, Tush, Muth, Gush, Mash, Much

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Where is the Mush family from?

You can see how Mush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mush families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mush's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mush families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mush 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 Mush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mush. 60% of Mush men worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mush 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Mush. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mush. For the veterans among your Mush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mush lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Mush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mush in 1963 was 76, and 59 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mush 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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