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Bushfield Family History

Bushfield 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: Burfield, Ashfield, Burchfield, Bonfield, Shield, Barfield, Byfield

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Where is the Bushfield family from?

You can see how Bushfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bushfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Bushfield families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bushfield's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bushfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bushfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bushfield. 39% of Bushfield men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bushfield women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bushfield were Engineer 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
    39%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Contractor
    15%
  • Engineer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bushfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushfield 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Bushfield. 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 798 military records available for the last name Bushfield. For the veterans among your Bushfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bushfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bushfield in 1962 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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