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Busold Family History

Busold 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: Bujold, Dusold, Bold, Buford, Fasold, Bustle, Musolf, Lupold, Bucolo

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Where is the Busold family from?

You can see how Busold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Busold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Busold families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Busold's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Busold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busold 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 Busold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busold. 67% of Busold men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Busold women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Busold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Busold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busold 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Busold. 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 60 military records available for the last name Busold. For the veterans among your Busold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Busold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Busold in 1953 was 45, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busold 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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