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Buisse Family History

Buisse 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: Busse, Boisse, Buysse, Buss, Bliss, Biss, Bussey, Bosse, Buis

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Where is the Buisse family from?

You can see how Buisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buisse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Buisse family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buisse's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Buisse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buisse 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 128 census records available for the last name Buisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buisse 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Buisse. 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 15 military records available for the last name Buisse. For the veterans among your Buisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buisse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Buisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buisse in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buisse 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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