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Bushee Name Meaning

Variant of Bushey a surname of French or English origin.

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


Similar surnames: Bushey, Busbee, Gushee, Busher, Lusher, Bucher, Bushy, Bisbee, Cushen

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Where is the Bushee family from?

You can see how Bushee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Bushee families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bushee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bushee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bushee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bushee. 23% of Bushee men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bushee women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushee were Truck Driver and House Wife. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bushee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushee 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Bushee. 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 857 military records available for the last name Bushee. For the veterans among your Bushee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushee lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bushee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bushee in 1956 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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