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Hush Family History

Hush Name Meaning

English (Northumberland): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Tush, Husk, Lush, Cush, Huish, Rush, Gush, Bush, Hugh, Huss

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Where is the Hush family from?

You can see how Hush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hush family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hush families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hush's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hush families in 1911.
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What did your Hush ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hush 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Hush. 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 Hush. For the veterans among your Hush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hush lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hush in 1943 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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