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Buisman Family History

Buisman 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: Huisman, Bussman, Busman, Buckman, Russman, Burman, Butman, Lisman

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Where is the Buisman family from?

You can see how Buisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buisman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buisman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Buisman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Buisman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Buisman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Buisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buisman 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Buisman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Buisman. For the veterans among your Buisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buisman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Buisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buisman in 1965 was 64, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buisman 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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