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Busten Family History

Busten 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: Bustin, Rusten, Bunten, Austen, Buster, Bussen, Justen, Basten

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Where is the Busten family from?

You can see how Busten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Busten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Busten families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Busten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Busten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busten 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 Busten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Busten. 100% of Busten 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
    100%

What Busten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Busten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busten 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Busten. 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 242 military records available for the last name Busten. For the veterans among your Busten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busten lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Busten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Busten in 1975 was 92, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busten 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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