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Buysse Name Meaning

Flemish: variant of Buys .

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


Similar surnames: Bosse, Busse, Buss, Guyse, Boyse, Burse, Boisse, Buys, Bussan, Busser

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Where is the Buysse family from?

You can see how Buysse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buysse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buysse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buysse families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buysse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buysse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buysse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buysse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buysse. 30% of Buysse men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buysse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buysse 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Buysse. 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 303 military records available for the last name Buysse. For the veterans among your Buysse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buysse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Buysse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Buysse in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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