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Busi Family History

Busi Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): patronymic or plural form of a medieval personal name Buso.

But in some case it may be a nickname from the dialect word buso ‘hole’.

As adjective ‘empty shallow’.

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


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Where is the Busi family from?

You can see how Busi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Busi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Busi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Busi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busi 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 Busi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busi. 37% of Busi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Busi women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busi were Cook and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Busi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Busi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busi 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Busi. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Busi. For the veterans among your Busi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Busi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Busi in 1962 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busi 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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