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Bussler Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German bōzeln ‘to knock or beat’ or later ‘to tinker’ hence a nickname for someone who did minor jobs or puttered around.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Busser, Bessler, Fessler, Kissler, Buser, Bosler, Fossler, Baessler

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Where is the Bussler family from?

You can see how Bussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bussler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bussler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Bussler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bussler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bussler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bussler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bussler. 20% of Bussler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bussler women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bussler were Painter and Maid. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bussler 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Bussler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bussler. For the veterans among your Bussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bussler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bussler in 1958 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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