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Bushman Family History

Bushman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buschmann.

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


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Where is the Bushman family from?

You can see how Bushman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bushman families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bushman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bushman families in 1891.
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What did your Bushman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bushman. 100% of Bushman 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 22,000 census records available for the last name Bushman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bushman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bushman. For the veterans among your Bushman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bushman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bushman in 1951 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushman 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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