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Bussendorfer Family History

Bussendorfer 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: Kochendorfer, Emmendorfer, Tessendorf, Gissendanner, Arndorfer

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Where is the Bussendorfer family from?

You can see how Bussendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bussendorfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussendorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bussendorfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussendorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bussendorfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Bussendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussendorfer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bussendorfer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bussendorfer. For the veterans among your Bussendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussendorfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Bussendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bussendorfer in 1966 was 83, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussendorfer 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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