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Boussum Family History

Boussum 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: Fossum, Bossom, Rossum, Russum, Buss, Boss, Bussey, Borum, Bosse

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Where is the Boussum family from?

You can see how Boussum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boussum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boussum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Boussum families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boussum's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boussum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boussum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boussum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boussum. 56% of Boussum men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Tool Grinder
    23%

What Boussum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Boussum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boussum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boussum. 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 73 military records available for the last name Boussum. For the veterans among your Boussum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boussum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boussum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boussum in 1965 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boussum 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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