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Bussigny Family History

Bussigny 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: Bussing, Bussey, Bassin, Bustin, Bussan, Russian, Buesing, Busing

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Where is the Bussigny family from?

You can see how Bussigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussigny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bussigny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bussigny families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussigny's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bussigny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bussigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussigny 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 Bussigny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bussigny. For the veterans among your Bussigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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