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Busching Family History

Busching Name Meaning

North German (also Büsching): patronymic or a topographic name from Busch . German: from French Bouchain a habitational name from a place so named (Nord).

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


Similar surnames: Bushong, Bussing, Busing, Buscher, Beeching, Busch, Hutchins

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Where is the Busching family from?

You can see how Busching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busching family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Busching families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Busching family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Busching's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Busching families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busching ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busching. 48% of Busching men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Busching women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busching were Bookkeeper and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Busching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busching 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Busching. 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 607 military records available for the last name Busching. For the veterans among your Busching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busching lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Busching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Busching in 1952 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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