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Busefink Family History

Busefink 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: Huenink, Buffin, Bustin, Buskirk, Burbrink, Ruesink, Buesing, Buseman

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Where is the Busefink family from?

You can see how Busefink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busefink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Busefink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Busefink families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Busefink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Busefink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busefink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busefink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Busefink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Busefink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Busefink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busefink 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Busefink. 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 22 military records available for the last name Busefink. For the veterans among your Busefink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busefink lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Busefink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Busefink in 1970 was 62, and 80 in 1990.

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