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Bussanich Family History

Bussanich Surname Meaning

Italianized form of Croatian Busanić: possibly a nickname from Croatian busati se ‘to beat one's chest or head’ figuratively ‘to claim all credit for’ or from Italian busso ‘beat stroke’.

The name originates from the islands of Lošinj and Susak in the Adriatic Sea.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bussanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussanich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bussanich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Bussanich families living in New Jersey. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bussanich's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bussanich families in 1920.
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What did your Bussanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bussanich. 100% of Bussanich men worked as a Carpenter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Bussanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussanich 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 949 immigration records available for the last name Bussanich. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bussanich. For the veterans among your Bussanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussanich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bussanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bussanich in 1964 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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