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Busia Family History

Busia 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: Busa, Busic, Bussa, Busha, Busta, Basil, Basa, Buda, Buss, Buza

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Where is the Busia family from?

You can see how Busia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Busia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Busia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Busia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Busia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busia 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Busia. 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 31 military records available for the last name Busia. For the veterans among your Busia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busia lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Busia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Busia in 1983 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busia 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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