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Bushur Family History

Bushur Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Buschur a surname of Swiss German origin. Compare Bushue.

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


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Where is the Bushur family from?

You can see how Bushur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bushur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bushur families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Bushur's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bushur families in 1920.
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What did your Bushur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushur. 70% of Bushur men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Bushur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Bushur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushur 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bushur. 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 Bushur. For the veterans among your Bushur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushur lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bushur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bushur in 1967 was 75, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushur 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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