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Busbea Family History

Busbea 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: Busbee, Busbey, Bussey, Bushey, Busa, Buser, Busby, Busse, Bubel

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Where is the Busbea family from?

You can see how Busbea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busbea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Busbea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Busbea family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Busbea's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Busbea families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Busbea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busbea 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Busbea. 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 42 military records available for the last name Busbea. For the veterans among your Busbea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busbea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Busbea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Busbea in 1962 was 38, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busbea 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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