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Bushy Family History

Bushy Surname Meaning

Variant of Bushey a surname of French or English origin.

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


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Where is the Bushy family from?

You can see how Bushy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bushy families living in Berkshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Bushy's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bushy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushy 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 Bushy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bushy. 34% of Bushy men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Bushy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushy were Assisting Father On Fa and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Under School Age
    34%
  • Assisting Father On Fa
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Bushy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bushy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushy 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Bushy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bushy. For the veterans among your Bushy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bushy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bushy in 1953 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushy 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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