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Bussewitz Family History

Bussewitz 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: Bruesewitz, Bonewitz, Bussert, Gurewitz, Russett, Bussey, Beitz

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Where is the Bussewitz family from?

You can see how Bussewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bussewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bussewitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bussewitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bussewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussewitz 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 Bussewitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bussewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Bussewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussewitz 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bussewitz. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bussewitz. For the veterans among your Bussewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussewitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bussewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bussewitz in 1962 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bussewitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussewitz 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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