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Buzzell Family History

Buzzell Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Bussell. Probably an altered form of Italian Buzzelli.

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


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Where is the Buzzell family from?

You can see how Buzzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buzzell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buzzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 88 Buzzell families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Buzzell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Buzzell families in 1911.
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What did your Buzzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buzzell. 100% of Buzzell women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Buzzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Buzzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buzzell 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Buzzell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Buzzell. For the veterans among your Buzzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buzzell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Buzzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Buzzell in 1944 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buzzell 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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