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Bussinger Family History

Bussinger Surname Meaning

Swiss German and South German: probably a derivative of a pet form of the personal name Burkhart.

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


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Where is the Bussinger family from?

You can see how Bussinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bussinger families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bussinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bussinger families in 1891.
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What did your Bussinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussinger. 23% of Bussinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bussinger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussinger were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 218 immigration records available for the last name Bussinger. 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 524 military records available for the last name Bussinger. For the veterans among your Bussinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bussinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bussinger in 1958 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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