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Bushaw Family History

Bushaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Beauchamp and Bouchard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bushaw family from?

You can see how Bushaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bushaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bushaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bushaw families in 1891.
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What did your Bushaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bushaw. 100% of Bushaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bushaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushaw 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bushaw. 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 503 military records available for the last name Bushaw. For the veterans among your Bushaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushaw lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bushaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bushaw in 1947 was 43, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushaw 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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