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Bussing Family History

Bussing Name Meaning

Dutch (northeastern Netherlands); North German (mainly Büssing): habitational name from a settlement or farm named Bussing or Büssing which once belonged to a certain Busse and his kin (see Busse ). Compare Buessing .

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


Similar surnames: Busing, Buesing, Bensing, Dusing, Bunting, Grussing, Buening, Tussing

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Where is the Bussing family from?

You can see how Bussing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Bussing families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bussing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bussing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bussing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussing. 39% of Bussing men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Bussing women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussing were Farming and Maid. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bussing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussing 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Bussing. 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 880 military records available for the last name Bussing. For the veterans among your Bussing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussing lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bussing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bussing in 1946 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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