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Bussingham Family History

Bussingham Surname Meaning

see Bossingham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bussingham family from?

You can see how Bussingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussingham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bussingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Bussingham families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bussingham's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Bussingham families in 1891.
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What did your Bussingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bussingham. 25% of Bussingham men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Bussingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • Cowman
    25%
  • Heavy Chemical Process Washer
    25%
  • Coal Hewer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bussingham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Bussingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussingham 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bussingham. 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 73 military records available for the last name Bussingham. For the veterans among your Bussingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussingham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Bussingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bussingham in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussingham 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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