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Gush Name Meaning

English (Devon and Dorset): probably a variant of Gudge itself a variant of Couch or Gooch .

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


Similar surnames: Rush, Bush, Gash, Tush, Guth, Lush, Gish, Huish, Brush, Guse

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Where is the Gush family from?

You can see how Gush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gush families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Gush families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gush's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gush families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gush ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gush. 100% of Gush men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gush 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Gush. 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 985 military records available for the last name Gush. For the veterans among your Gush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gush lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gush in 1951 was 50, and 92 in 2004.

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