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Ushay Family History

Ushay 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: Shay, Hay, Shan, Say, Usher, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sham

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Where is the Ushay family from?

You can see how Ushay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ushay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ushay family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ushay's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ushay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ushay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ushay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ushay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ushay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ushay. For the veterans among your Ushay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ushay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Ushay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ushay in 1968 was 68, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ushay 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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