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Rusher Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived among rushes or occupational name for someone who made things out of rushes (see Rush). Americanized spelling of German Rüscher (variant of Rusch) or Roscher. EG

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Risher, Rush, Ruther, Lusher, Ruscher, Riser, Luscher, Usher, Busher

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Rusher Family Origin

Where is the Rusher family from?

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You can see how Rusher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusher families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Rusher families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rusher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rusher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rusher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rusher Family Occupations

What did your Rusher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivator was the top reported job for people in the CA named Rusher.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Cultivator
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rusher Historical Records

What Rusher family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rusher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Rusher. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rusher. For the veterans among your Rusher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rusher Life Expectancy

What is the average Rusher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rusher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rusher in 1950 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rusher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusher 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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