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Busley Family History

Busley Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Bosley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Busley family from?

You can see how Busley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Busley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Busley families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Busley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busley 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 Busley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Busley. 45% of Busley men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Busley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busley were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

What Busley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Busley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busley 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Busley. 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 704 military records available for the last name Busley. For the veterans among your Busley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Busley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Busley in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busley 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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