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Busbridge Family History

Busbridge Surname Meaning

from Busbridge in Godalming (Surrey). The first element of the place-name is uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Busbridge family from?

You can see how Busbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Busbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Busbridge families living in Kent. This was about 65% of all the recorded Busbridge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Busbridge families in 1891.
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What did your Busbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Busbridge. 50% of Busbridge men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Busbridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busbridge were Retired and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Busbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busbridge 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Busbridge. 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 338 military records available for the last name Busbridge. For the veterans among your Busbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busbridge lifespan?

Average Busbridge life expectancy in 1967 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busbridge 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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