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Bushmaker Family History

Bushmaker 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: Brushaber, Buchmeier, Busher, Shomaker, Busker, Shumaker, Bushner

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Where is the Bushmaker family from?

You can see how Bushmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bushmaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bushmaker families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bushmaker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bushmaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushmaker 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 Bushmaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushmaker. 67% of Bushmaker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Bushmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushmaker 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 Bushmaker. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bushmaker. For the veterans among your Bushmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushmaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bushmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bushmaker in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushmaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushmaker 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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