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Bustorff Family History

Bustorff 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: Bottorff, Busto, Stoff, Bustos, Butorac, Buster, Kostoff, Bustard

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Where is the Bustorff family from?

You can see how Bustorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bustorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bustorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bustorff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bustorff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bustorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bustorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bustorff 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bustorff. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bustorff. For the veterans among your Bustorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bustorff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Bustorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bustorff in 1981 was 78, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bustorff 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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