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Busl Family History

Busl 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: Buss, Bull, Buhl, Bush, Busa, Buse, Busk, Burl, Buol, Bus

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Where is the Busl family from?

You can see how Busl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Busl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Busl families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Busl's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Busl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busl 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 Busl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busl. 22% of Busl men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Busl women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Busl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Busl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busl 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Busl. 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 340 military records available for the last name Busl. For the veterans among your Busl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Busl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Busl in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busl 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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