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Bushinger Family History

Bushinger 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: Buchinger, Bussinger, Basinger, Budinger, Bullinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Bushinger family from?

You can see how Bushinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bushinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bushinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bushinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bushinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bushinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bushinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bushinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bushinger. 67% of Bushinger men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Bushinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bushinger 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bushinger. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bushinger. For the veterans among your Bushinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bushinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bushinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bushinger in 1967 was 79, and 63 in 2001.

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