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Bussma Family History

Bussma 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: Bussa, Bussman, Buss, Bussey, Russman, Busa, Busse, Bussan, Busser

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Where is the Bussma family from?

You can see how Bussma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bussma family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bussma's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bussma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bussma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bussma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussma 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bussma. 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 military records available for the last name Bussma. For the veterans among your Bussma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussma lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Bussma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bussma in 1987 was 77, and 67 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussma 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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