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Busnell Family History

Busnell 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: Bunnell, Burnell, Buswell, Bussell, Bushell, Bushnell, Gunnell

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Where is the Busnell family from?

You can see how Busnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Busnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Busnell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Busnell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Busnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busnell 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 Busnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Busnell. 100% of Busnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Busnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Busnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busnell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Busnell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Busnell. For the veterans among your Busnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busnell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Busnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Busnell in 1971 was 76, and 104 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busnell 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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