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Bushner Family History

Bushner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Buschner a variant of Büscher (see Buescher).

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


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Where is the Bushner family from?

You can see how Bushner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bushner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bushner families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bushner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bushner families in 1911.
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What did your Bushner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bushner. 20% of Bushner men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Bushner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushner were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bushner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushner 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Bushner. 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 225 military records available for the last name Bushner. For the veterans among your Bushner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bushner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bushner in 1964 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bushner 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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