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Bussman Family History

Bussman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Bussmann. Compare Busman.

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


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Where is the Bussman family from?

You can see how Bussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bussman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bussman's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bussman families in 1911.
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What did your Bussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussman. 28% of Bussman men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Bussman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussman were Clerk and Beauty Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    29%
  • Cashier
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Beauty Operator
    15%

What Bussman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussman 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Bussman. 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 435 military records available for the last name Bussman. For the veterans among your Bussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bussman in 1951 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bussman 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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