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Busche Family History

Busche Surname Meaning

German: variant (from an inflected form) of Busch.

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


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Where is the Busche family from?

You can see how Busche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Busche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Busche families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Busche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Busche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busche. 25% of Busche men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Busche women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busche were Proprietor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%

What Busche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Busche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busche 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Busche. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Busche. For the veterans among your Busche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busche lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Busche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Busche in 1957 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busche 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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