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Bustin Family History

Bustin Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English busteyn bustian (Old French bustane) a kind of fine cotton cloth which apparently also occurs in Middle English in the form busting.

Possibly also French (northern) and Walloon: variant of French Butin which may be a nickname for a pillager based on Old French butin ‘spoils’.

Or at least in Wallonia (Belgium) a variant of Boutin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bustin family from?

You can see how Bustin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bustin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bustin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Bustin families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bustin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bustin families in 1891.
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What did your Bustin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bustin. 28% of Bustin men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Bustin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bustin were Master Hairdresser and Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Master Hairdresser
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Nurse
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bustin. For the veterans among your Bustin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bustin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bustin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bustin in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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