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Bussmann Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: either a northern variant of Busch or a variant of Buss .

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


Similar surnames: Bussman, Buschmann, Bassman, Mussman, Wissmann, Bussan, Buchmann

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Where is the Bussmann family from?

You can see how Bussmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bussmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bussmann families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bussmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bussmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bussmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussmann. 34% of Bussmann men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Bussmann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussmann were Laborer and Hair Dresser. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Hair Dresser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bussmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bussmann. 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 852 military records available for the last name Bussmann. For the veterans among your Bussmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bussmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bussmann in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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