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Bussert Name Meaning

North German: variant of Bossert and Bushart .

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


Similar surnames: Busser, Bossert, Burgert, Husser, Ussery, Busse, Bussen, Bessert

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Where is the Bussert family from?

You can see how Bussert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Bussert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bussert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bussert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bussert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussert. 37% of Bussert men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Bussert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussert 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bussert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussert 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bussert. 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 406 military records available for the last name Bussert. For the veterans among your Bussert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bussert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bussert in 1960 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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