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Buskus Family History

Buskus 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: Butkus, Buss, Backus, Biskup, Barkus, Bumpus, Bustos, Busk, Buske

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Where is the Buskus family from?

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

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

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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

  • Boilermaker
    100%

What Buskus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Buskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buskus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Buskus. 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 33 military records available for the last name Buskus. For the veterans among your Buskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buskus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1989, in the United States, Buskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buskus in 1960 was 71, and 99 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buskus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buskus 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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