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Busbey Family History

Busbey Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): variant of Busby . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Busbee, Bushey, Busey, Buzby, Bussey, Busse, Bisbee, Wisbey, Buley

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Where is the Busbey family from?

You can see how Busbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Busbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Busbey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Busbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Busbey. 100% of Busbey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Busbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busbey 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Busbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 650 military records available for the last name Busbey. For the veterans among your Busbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busbey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Busbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Busbey in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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