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Buesch Family History

Buesch 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: Bursch, Ruesch, Busch, Boesch, Bruesch, Butsch, Besch, Burich, Buch

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Where is the Buesch family from?

You can see how Buesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Buesch families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Buesch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buesch. 60% of Buesch men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Buesch women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Buesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Buesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buesch 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Buesch. 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 45 military records available for the last name Buesch. For the veterans among your Buesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buesch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Buesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Buesch in 1965 was 67, and 53 in 2004.

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