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Buschmann Name Meaning

German: variant of Busch with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Buchmann, Bachmann, Brachman, Lachmann, Frischmann, Schumann

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Where is the Buschmann family from?

You can see how Buschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buschmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buschmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 62 Buschmann families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Buschmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Buschmann families in 1880.
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What did your Buschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buschmann. 21% of Buschmann men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Buschmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buschmann were Clerk and Practical Nurse. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Practical Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Buschmann lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Buschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buschmann in 1948 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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