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Busija Family History

Busija 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, Busing, Busick, Bussa, Busha, Busta, Basil, Basa, Buda

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Where is the Busija family from?

You can see how Busija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Busija family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Busija's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Busija families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busija 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 Busija ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Busija family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Busija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busija 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Busija. 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 67 military records available for the last name Busija. For the veterans among your Busija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busija lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Busija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Busija in 1965 was 45, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busija

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busija 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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