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Businelle Family History

Businelle 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: Bushnell, Bucknell, Bunnell, Cusanelli, Burnell, Tuminello, Buswell

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Where is the Businelle family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Businelle 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 Businelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shrimper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Businelle. 60% of Businelle men worked as a Shrimper.

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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

  • Shrimper
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Businelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Businelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Businelle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Businelle. 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 10 military records available for the last name Businelle. For the veterans among your Businelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Businelle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Businelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Businelle in 1969 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Businelle 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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