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Bushman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Buschmann .

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


Similar surnames: Buchman, Buschman, Buhman, Dishman, Ausman, Baughman, Sussman, Busman

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Where is the Bushman family from?

You can see how Bushman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Bushman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bushman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bushman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bushman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bushman. 18% of Bushman men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Bushman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushman were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Bushman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushman 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 Bushman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bushman. For the veterans among your Bushman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bushman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bushman in 1951 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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