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Busell Family History

Busell 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: Bursell, Burell, Buswell, Buell, Bussell, Bushell, Bell, Gesell

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Where is the Busell family from?

You can see how Busell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Busell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Busell families living in Maine. This was about 60% of all the recorded Busell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Busell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Busell. 100% of Busell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Busell women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Busell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Busell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busell 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Busell. 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 142 military records available for the last name Busell. For the veterans among your Busell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Busell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Busell in 1969 was 77, and 51 in 2001.

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