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Busam Family History

Busam Name Meaning

South German: from Old High German buosam ‘bosom’ probably a nickname for someone with a conspicuous feature on this part of the body. The word was used for both sexes.

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


Similar surnames: Busch, Bush, Burak, Busa, Budai, Rubsam, Basa, Bussan, Buser, Buza

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Where is the Busam family from?

You can see how Busam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Busam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Busam family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Busam's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Busam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busam. 12% of Busam men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Busam women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Busam were Janitor and Clerk. .

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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
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Busam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busam 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Busam. 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 409 military records available for the last name Busam. For the veterans among your Busam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busam lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Busam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Busam in 1948 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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