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Busthead Family History

Busthead 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: Busteed, Bumstead, Burkhead, Boustead, Hustead, Buteau, Umstead

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Where is the Busthead family from?

You can see how Busthead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busthead family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Busthead family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Busthead's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Busthead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Busthead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busthead 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Busthead. 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 2 military records available for the last name Busthead. For the veterans among your Busthead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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