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Bussis Family History

Bussis 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: Bussie, Buss, Bussey, Bullis, Bassin, Russi, Buis, Cassis, Bustin

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Where is the Bussis family from?

You can see how Bussis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bussis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bussis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bussis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bussis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bussis. 50% of Bussis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Bussis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bussis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bussis. For the veterans among your Bussis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bussis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bussis in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

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