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Buswold Family History

Buswold 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: Bujold, Buswell, Dusold, Bold, Oswald, Wold, Berwald, Bushong, Busto

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Buswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buswold 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 Buswold. 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 7 military records available for the last name Buswold. For the veterans among your Buswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buswold lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Buswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Buswold in 1972 was 63, and 68 in 2000.

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