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Busst Family History

Busst Surname Meaning

perhaps to be taken with the equally obscure Bust and Boost as a variant of Buss with excrescent -t.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Busst family from?

You can see how Busst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Busst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Busst families living in Staffordshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Busst's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Busst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busst 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 Busst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Busst. 94% of Busst 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Busst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busst 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Busst. 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 93 military records available for the last name Busst. For the veterans among your Busst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Busst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Busst in 1969 was 78, and 49 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busst 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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