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Bussche Family History

Bussche 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: Busscher, Busche, Bursch, Buche, Buescher, Busse, Buscher, Busch

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Where is the Bussche family from?

You can see how Bussche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bussche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bussche family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussche's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bussche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussche 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 Bussche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bussche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Bussche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussche 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Bussche. 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 664 military records available for the last name Bussche. For the veterans among your Bussche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussche lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Bussche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bussche in 1976 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bussche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussche 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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