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Bushan Family History

Bushan 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: Buchan, Bussan, Bushaw, Busha, Bushman, Busman, Shan, Susan, Bushong

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Where is the Bushan family from?

You can see how Bushan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bushan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bushan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bushan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bushan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushan 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 Bushan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bushan. 100% of Bushan 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 833 census records available for the last name Bushan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushan 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bushan. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bushan. For the veterans among your Bushan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1998, in the United States, Bushan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bushan in 1951 was 39, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushan 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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