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Bussen Family History

Bussen Surname Meaning

German: from the genitive form of Busse

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


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Where is the Bussen family from?

You can see how Bussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bussen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bussen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bussen families in 1911.
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What did your Bussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussen. 30% of Bussen men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bussen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussen were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussen 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bussen. 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 642 military records available for the last name Bussen. For the veterans among your Bussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bussen in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussen 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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