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Busus Family History

Busus 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: Buss, Buus, Bass, Russ, Biss, Huss, Burns, Brus, Buras, Boss

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Where is the Busus family from?

You can see how Busus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Busus families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Busus families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Busus's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Busus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Busus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busus 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 Busus. 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 12 military records available for the last name Busus. For the veterans among your Busus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busus

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