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Bushton Family History

Bushton 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: Rushton, Burston, Ruston, Buxton, Oughton, Boston, Ashton, Boughton

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Where is the Bushton family from?

You can see how Bushton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bushton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Bushton families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bushton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bushton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushton 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 762 census records available for the last name Bushton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushton 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bushton. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bushton. For the veterans among your Bushton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bushton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bushton in 1973 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushton 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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