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Busemeyer Family History

Busemeyer 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: Rosemeyer, Rustemeyer, Buddemeyer, Wedemeyer, Burgmeier, Bultemeier

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Where is the Busemeyer family from?

You can see how Busemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Busemeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Busemeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Busemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busemeyer 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 Busemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busemeyer. 100% of Busemeyer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Busemeyer women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Busemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Busemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busemeyer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Busemeyer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Busemeyer. For the veterans among your Busemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busemeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Busemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Busemeyer in 1960 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busemeyer 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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