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Busselle Family History

Busselle 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: Bussell, Bissell, Russell, Bursell, Fussell, Mussell, Buswell

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Where is the Busselle family from?

You can see how Busselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busselle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Busselle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Busselle families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Busselle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busselle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busselle 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 Busselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Busselle. 100% of Busselle 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 Busselle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Busselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busselle 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Busselle. 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 219 military records available for the last name Busselle. For the veterans among your Busselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busselle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Busselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Busselle in 1960 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busselle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busselle 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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