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Busker Family History

Busker Surname Meaning

Dutch and East Frisian: variant (cognate) of Dutch Busscher ‘lumberjack’. Compare Bosker.

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


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Where is the Busker family from?

You can see how Busker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Busker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Busker families living in Quebec. This was about 35% of all the recorded Busker's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Busker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Busker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busker. 30% of Busker men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Busker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busker were Carpenter and Telephone Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%

What Busker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Busker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busker 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Busker. 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 325 military records available for the last name Busker. For the veterans among your Busker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Busker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Busker in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Busker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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