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Bushager Family History

Bushager 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: Brushaber, Busher, Bushner, Burger, Usher, Hager, Sager, Bucher

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Where is the Bushager family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushager 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 Bushager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Dresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushager. 100% of Bushager men worked as a Tool 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tool Dresser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Bushager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushager 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bushager. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bushager. For the veterans among your Bushager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushager lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Bushager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bushager in 1968 was 88, and 95 in 1996.

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