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Bushar Family History

Bushar 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: Bushart, Bushaw, Busher, Busha, Bushard, Bushor, Usher, Bachar

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Where is the Bushar family from?

You can see how Bushar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bushar family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bushar's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bushar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushar 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 Bushar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushar. 60% of Bushar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Bushar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bushar. 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 171 military records available for the last name Bushar. For the veterans among your Bushar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bushar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bushar in 1965 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushar 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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