This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Buschow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Buschow Family History

Buschow 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: Buscher, Busch, Muchow, Bushaw, Buschur, Duchow, Gutschow, Schow

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Buschow family from?

You can see how Buschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buschow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buschow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Buschow families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Buschow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Buschow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buschow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Buschow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buschow. 38% of Buschow men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Buschow | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Buschow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Buschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buschow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Buschow

Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Buschow. 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.

View all Buschow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 418 military records available for the last name Buschow. For the veterans among your Buschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Buschow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Buschow family history

Discover More

What is the average Buschow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buschow in 1966 was 82, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buschow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buschow 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Buschow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial