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Busen Family History

Busen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Buren, Buser, Buse, Busey, Bosen, Husen, Bulen, Bussen, Olsen, Uren

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Where is the Busen family from?

You can see how Busen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Busen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Busen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Busen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busen 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 Busen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busen. 34% of Busen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Busen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busen were Proprietor and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Busen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Busen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busen 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Busen. 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 315 military records available for the last name Busen. For the veterans among your Busen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Busen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Busen in 1965 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busen 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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