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Bussmann Family History

Bussmann Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: either a northern variant of Busch or a variant of Buss.

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


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Where is the Bussmann family from?

You can see how Bussmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bussmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bussmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bussmann families in 1891.
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What did your Bussmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bussmann. 100% of Bussmann men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Bussmann 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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bussmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bussmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bussmann. 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 852 military records available for the last name Bussmann. For the veterans among your Bussmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bussmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bussmann in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bussmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussmann 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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