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Bushawn Family History

Bushawn 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: Bushaw, Buchan, Bussan, Bushart, Bashaw, Busha, Bushard, Shawn

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Where is the Bushawn family from?

You can see how Bushawn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushawn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bushawn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Bushawn families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bushawn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bushawn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushawn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bushawn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushawn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bushawn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bushawn. For the veterans among your Bushawn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushawn lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Bushawn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bushawn in 1998 was 77, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushawn 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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