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Bushell Family History

Bushell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bissell

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


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Where is the Bushell family from?

You can see how Bushell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 697 Bushell families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bushell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bushell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushell 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 Bushell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bushell. 10% of Bushell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Bushell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushell were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Bushell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Bushell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Bushell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bushell. For the veterans among your Bushell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bushell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bushell in 1945 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushell 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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