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Buska Family History

Buska 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: Busa, Busk, Huska, Buske, Muska, Bouska, Busko, Bussa, Burka, Juska

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Where is the Buska family from?

You can see how Buska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Buska families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Buska's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Buska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buska 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 Buska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buska. 40% of Buska men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Buska women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buska were Waitress and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Waitress
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Buska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buska 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Buska. 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 213 military records available for the last name Buska. For the veterans among your Buska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buska in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buska 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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