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Bussan Family History

Bussan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname most likely Bussen.

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


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Where is the Bussan family from?

You can see how Bussan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Bussan families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bussan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bussan families in 1911.
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What did your Bussan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bussan. 67% of Bussan men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Bussan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bussan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussan 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Bussan. 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 249 military records available for the last name Bussan. For the veterans among your Bussan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bussan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bussan in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussan 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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