Rusher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Rusher family

The surname Rusher was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Rusher family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rusher research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1342, 1523, 1539, 1570, 1604, 1609, 1618 and 1808 are included under the topic Early Rusher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rusher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rausch, Rauscher, Rausche, Rauschert, Rusch, Rusche, Ruschle, Ruscher, Raush and many more.

Early Notables of the Rusher family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Rusher were Johann Martin Rausch, who was a court painter and art-gallery inspector at the Austrian courts and was ennobled, taking on the title von Traubenberg.Christina Rauscher (1570-1618) was a German official and critic of witchcraft persecutions. She was the daughter of the rich textile merchant and brewer Martin Gerber of Horb and Anna Kurner, and the rich hotelier Horber Johann Rauscher of Innsbruck. In 1604, she was arrested and accused of witchcraft following political conflicts between the political elite families of the city. She was...
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Rusher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rusher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Barball Rusher, aged 8, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Cathrina Rusher, aged 17, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Christina Rusher, aged 15, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Jacob Rusher, aged 52, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Maria Psalma Rusher, aged 5, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
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Rusher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Rusher, aged 31, who arrived in Maryland in 1813 1
Joseph Rusher, who landed in New York in 1834 1

Rusher migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Rusher Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Phillip Rusher, aged 23, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" 2
Philip Rusher, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" in 1849 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Rusher (post 1700) +

John Dunbar "Jack" Rusher (b. 1967), American silver and bronze medalist rower
William Allen Rusher (1923-2011), American lawyer, author, activist, speaker, debater, syndicated columnist and publisher of National Review magazine; one of the founders of the conservative movement
Brigadier-General Francis Rusher Kerr (1890-1975), American Assistant Administrator of Veteran Affairs (1946) 3

Historic Events for the Rusher family +

USS Arizona

Mr. Orville Lester Rusher, American Machinist's Mate First Class from Missouri, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 4

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The SIR EDWARD PARRY 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849SirEdwardParry.htm
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, March 30) Francis Kerr. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Kerr/Francis_Rusher/USA.html
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html