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Busman Family History

Busman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Bussmann. Compare Bussman.

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


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Where is the Busman family from?

You can see how Busman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Busman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Busman families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Busman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busman 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 Busman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Busman. 100% of Busman 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
    100%

What Busman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Busman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busman 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Busman. 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 268 military records available for the last name Busman. For the veterans among your Busman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Busman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Busman in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busman 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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