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Bushelman Family History

Bushelman 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: Bosselman, Fusselman, Ausherman, Bostelman, Musselman, Uselman

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Where is the Bushelman family from?

You can see how Bushelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bushelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bushelman families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bushelman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bushelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushelman 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 Bushelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushelman. 38% of Bushelman 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Bushelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Bushelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushelman 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 Bushelman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bushelman. For the veterans among your Bushelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bushelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bushelman in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushelman 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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