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Bussi Family History

Bussi 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: Buss, Russi, Busse, Bassi, Bussa, Bossi, Bussie, Bass, Russ, Biss

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Where is the Bussi family from?

You can see how Bussi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bussi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Bussi families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussi's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bussi families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussi 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 Bussi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussi. 36% of Bussi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bussi women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussi were Cook and Dressmaker.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%

What Bussi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Bussi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussi 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Bussi. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bussi. For the veterans among your Bussi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bussi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bussi in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bussi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussi 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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