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Bushard Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Bouchard . Possibly in some cases also an Americanized form of German Buschard (see Bushart ).

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


Similar surnames: Pushard, Bushart, Bussard, Buzzard, Busher, Boshart, Wishard, Bushaw

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Where is the Bushard family from?

You can see how Bushard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bushard families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bushard's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bushard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bushard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bushard. 32% of Bushard men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bushard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushard were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bushard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushard 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bushard. 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 306 military records available for the last name Bushard. For the veterans among your Bushard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bushard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bushard in 1959 was 49, and 56 in 2004.

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