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Bussee Family History

Bussee 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: Bussey, Busse, Busser, Bussen, Busbee, Bussie, Bushee, Hussey, Buss

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Where is the Bussee family from?

You can see how Bussee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bussee families living in South Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bussee's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bussee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Bussee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussee 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bussee. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bussee. For the veterans among your Bussee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bussee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bussee in 1968 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussee 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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