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Busgen Family History

Busgen 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: Bussen, Burgen, Burger, Budge, Burden, Buren, Bogen, Bullen, Bussey

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Where is the Busgen family from?

You can see how Busgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Busgen families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Busgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Busgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busgen 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 Busgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Busgen. 100% of Busgen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Busgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Busgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busgen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Busgen. 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 246 military records available for the last name Busgen. For the veterans among your Busgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busgen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1998, in the United States, Busgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Busgen in 1946 was 48, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busgen 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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