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Bushdorf Family History

Bushdorf 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: Burgdorf, Bushor, Burdorf, Kasdorf, Bushong, Bashore, Rushford

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Where is the Bushdorf family from?

You can see how Bushdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bushdorf families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bushdorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bushdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bushdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushdorf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bushdorf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bushdorf. For the veterans among your Bushdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushdorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bushdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bushdorf in 1970 was 66, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushdorf 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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