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Busbin Family History

Busbin Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Bufkin, Russin, Bunin, Butzin, Bulin, Turbin, Busby, Rubin, Bussing

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Where is the Busbin family from?

You can see how Busbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Busbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Busbin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Busbin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Busbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busbin. 39% of Busbin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Busbin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busbin were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Textile Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Busbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busbin 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Busbin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 806 military records available for the last name Busbin. For the veterans among your Busbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busbin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Busbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Busbin in 1962 was 23, and 64 in 2004.

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