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Buseman Family History

Buseman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Busemann: nickname for a gourmand from a derivative of Middle Low German busen ‘to indulge’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Buseman family from?

You can see how Buseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Buseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Buseman family living in Anglesey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buseman's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 2 other counties had the highest population of Buseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buseman 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 Buseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buseman. 55% of Buseman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer Laborer
    7%
  • Meat Cutter
    7%

What Buseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buseman 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Buseman. 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 154 military records available for the last name Buseman. For the veterans among your Buseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buseman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Buseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Buseman in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buseman 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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