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Bussieres Family History

Bussieres 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: Bussiere, Busser, Bossier, Lussier, Bussler, Bussinger, Bussert

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Where is the Bussieres family from?

You can see how Bussieres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussieres family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bussieres families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Bussieres family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bussieres's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Bussieres families in 1920.
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What did your Bussieres ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bussieres. 36% of Bussieres 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
    36%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Boucher
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    9%

What Bussieres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bussieres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussieres 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Bussieres. 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 65 military records available for the last name Bussieres. For the veterans among your Bussieres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussieres lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Bussieres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bussieres in 1972 was 60, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussieres 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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