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Bussell Name Meaning

English: variant of Boswell (of Norman origin) or Bissell

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


Similar surnames: Bushell, Buswell, Boshell, Kessell, Russell, Bursell, Hessell

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Where is the Bussell family from?

You can see how Bussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 66 Bussell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bussell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bussell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bussell. 44% of Bussell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Bussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bussell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bussell. For the veterans among your Bussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bussell in 1946 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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