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Buschner Family History

Buschner 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: Buchner, Buscher, Bushner, Buechner, Bucher, Taschner, Buechler

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Where is the Buschner family from?

You can see how Buschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buschner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Buschner families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Buschner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Buschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buschner 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 Buschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buschner. 100% of Buschner men worked as an Attendant and 50% of Buschner women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Buschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Buschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buschner 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Buschner. 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 207 military records available for the last name Buschner. For the veterans among your Buschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buschner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Buschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buschner in 1966 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buschner 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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