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Buschman Name Meaning

Dutch: derivative of Busch with the extension -man. Americanized form of German Buschmann .

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


Similar surnames: Bushman, Buschmann, Bachman, Bussman, Busman, Buchman, Beckman

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Where is the Buschman family from?

You can see how Buschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buschman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Buschman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Buschman families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Buschman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Buschman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buschman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buschman. 21% of Buschman men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Buschman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buschman were Clerk and Saleswoman. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Saleswoman
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Buschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buschman 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 Buschman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Buschman. For the veterans among your Buschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buschman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Buschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Buschman in 1944 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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