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Buisson Family History

Buisson Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of scrub land or by a prominent clump of bushes from (Old) French buisson ‘bush scrub’ (a diminutive of bois ‘wood’); or a habitational name from (Le) Buisson the name of several places in various parts of France named with this word.

This surname is rare in Haiti. Compare Bisson and Dubuisson.

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


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Where is the Buisson family from?

You can see how Buisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 117 Buisson families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Buisson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Buisson families in 1911.
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What did your Buisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buisson. 50% of Buisson men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buisson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buisson. 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 697 military records available for the last name Buisson. For the veterans among your Buisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buisson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Buisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buisson in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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