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Bustion Family History

Bustion 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: Bastion, Bustin, Austin, Burston, Ruston, Dustin, Buxton, Boston

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Where is the Bustion family from?

You can see how Bustion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bustion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bustion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bustion families living in Washington. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bustion's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Bustion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bustion 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 Bustion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bustion. 100% of Bustion men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Bustion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bustion 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bustion. 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 243 military records available for the last name Bustion. For the veterans among your Bustion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bustion lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bustion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bustion in 1953 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bustion 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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