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Budsell Family History

Budsell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bursell, Bussell, Bissell, Burrell, Russell, Fussell, Bodell, Pursell

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Where is the Budsell family from?

You can see how Budsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budsell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Budsell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Budsell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Budsell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Budsell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Budsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budsell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Budsell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Budsell. For the veterans among your Budsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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