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Bushmeyer Family History

Bushmeyer 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: Buchmeier, Bushey, Burgmeier, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer, Borgmeyer

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Where is the Bushmeyer family from?

You can see how Bushmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bushmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bushmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bushmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bushmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushmeyer 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 Bushmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushmeyer. 100% of Bushmeyer 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
    100%

What Bushmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Bushmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushmeyer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bushmeyer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bushmeyer. For the veterans among your Bushmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bushmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bushmeyer in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bushmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushmeyer 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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