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Busan Family History

Busan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Susan, Busa, Bussan, Busam, Buban, Buzan, Buran, Buman, Busman, Bean

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Where is the Busan family from?

You can see how Busan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Busan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Busan families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Busan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Busan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busan. 56% of Busan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Busan women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Egg Breaker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Busan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Busan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busan 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Busan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Busan. For the veterans among your Busan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Busan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Busan in 1972 was 49, and 80 in 2000.

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