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Bustill Family History

Bustill 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: Bustillo, Austill, Still, Purtill, Austell, Bustillos, Bustin

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Where is the Bustill family from?

You can see how Bustill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bustill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bustill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bustill family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bustill's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Bustill families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Bustill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bustill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bustill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bustill. For the veterans among your Bustill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bustill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Bustill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bustill in 1967 was 80, and 87 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bustill 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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