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Busset Family History

Busset 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: Bussey, Busse, Busser, Bisset, Bussert, Bussen, Hussey, Buss, Russett

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Where is the Busset family from?

You can see how Busset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busset family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Busset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Busset families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 86% of all the recorded Busset's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Busset families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Busset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busset 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Busset. 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 61 military records available for the last name Busset. For the veterans among your Busset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busset lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Busset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Busset in 1968 was 98, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Busset 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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