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Busselman Family History

Busselman 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: Bosselman, Fusselman, Musselman, Usselman, Besselman, Kesselman

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Where is the Busselman family from?

You can see how Busselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Busselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Busselman families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Busselman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Busselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busselman 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 Busselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busselman. 59% of Busselman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Busselman women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Blacksmith
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Busselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Busselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busselman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Busselman. 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 64 military records available for the last name Busselman. For the veterans among your Busselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busselman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Busselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Busselman in 1959 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busselman 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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