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Bussier Family History

Bussier 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: Busser, Bossier, Lussier, Bussler, Bussiere, Bussie, Bussey, Burrier

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Where is the Bussier family from?

You can see how Bussier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Bussier families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Bussier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bussier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussier 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 Bussier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bussier. 78% of Bussier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Bussier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Bussier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussier 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bussier. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bussier. For the veterans among your Bussier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Bussier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bussier in 1967 was 87, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bussier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussier 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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