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Bussie Family History

Bussie Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Bussey of Norman origin. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Bussie family from?

You can see how Bussie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bussie families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bussie's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bussie families in 1891.
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What did your Bussie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussie. 51% of Bussie men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Bussie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussie were Janitor and Cook.

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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
    51%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

What Bussie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bussie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussie 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Bussie. 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 187 military records available for the last name Bussie. For the veterans among your Bussie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussie lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bussie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bussie in 1947 was 42, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussie 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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