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Busich Family History

Busich 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: Burich, Busch, Busic, Busick, Musich, Basich, Bulick, Buch, Bursch

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Where is the Busich family from?

You can see how Busich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Busich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Busich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Busich families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Busich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Busich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Busich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Busich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Busich. 25% of Busich men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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What Busich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Busich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Busich 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Busich. 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 95 military records available for the last name Busich. For the veterans among your Busich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Busich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Busich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Busich in 1964 was 71, and 74 in 2002.

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