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Bussin Family History

Bussin 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: Bassin, Bustin, Bussan, Russin, Bussen, Bussing, Bussie, Busbin

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Where is the Bussin family from?

You can see how Bussin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bussin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Bussin family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bussin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bussin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussin 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 Bussin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bussin. 50% of Bussin women worked as a Tailoress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Bussin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Bussin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussin 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bussin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bussin. For the veterans among your Bussin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bussin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bussin in 1966 was 45, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bussin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussin 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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