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Buesgens Family History

Buesgens 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: Juergens, Burgess, Gresens, Bergen, Bessent, Berges, Bestgen, Behrens

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Where is the Buesgens family from?

You can see how Buesgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buesgens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buesgens families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Buesgens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Buesgens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buesgens 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 Buesgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buesgens. 38% of Buesgens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Buesgens women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Hand
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Buesgens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Buesgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buesgens 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Buesgens. 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 50 military records available for the last name Buesgens. For the veterans among your Buesgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buesgens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Buesgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buesgens in 1964 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buesgens 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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