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Buskey Family History

Buskey Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): topographic name from northern Middle English busk ‘bush’ + hey ‘enclosure’ (Old English busc- + (ge)hæg).

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of French Bousquet.

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


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Where is the Buskey family from?

You can see how Buskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Buskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Buskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buskey 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 Buskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buskey. 50% of Buskey 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
    50%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Buskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Buskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buskey 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Buskey. 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 756 military records available for the last name Buskey. For the veterans among your Buskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buskey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Buskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buskey in 1957 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buskey 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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