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Buzby Family History

Buzby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Busby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Buzby family from?

You can see how Buzby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buzby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Buzby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Buzby families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buzby's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Buzby families in 1891.
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What did your Buzby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buzby. 16% of Buzby men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Buzby women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buzby were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buzby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buzby 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Buzby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buzby. For the veterans among your Buzby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buzby lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Buzby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Buzby in 1946 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buzby 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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