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Buschur Family History

Buschur Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Buschor . This surname was brought to the US from Alsace France. Compare Bushur .

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


Similar surnames: Buscher, Butcher, Bucher, Mescher, Schur, Boucher, Schut, Bushue

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Where is the Buschur family from?

You can see how Buschur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buschur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buschur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Buschur families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buschur's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buschur families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buschur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buschur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buschur. 100% of Buschur men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Buschur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Buschur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buschur 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Buschur. 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 177 military records available for the last name Buschur. For the veterans among your Buschur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buschur lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Buschur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Buschur in 1972 was 90, and 81 in 2004.

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