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Origins of the Bushen surname

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About the Bushens

We have a total number of 1213 records for people with the last name Bushen.

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Where do most Bushens live?

In 1921, most Bushens lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bushens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,020 records for the Bushen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Bushens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bushens.

What are the most common Bushen first names?

  • John
  • Lemuel D
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Bushens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bushens in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Charwoman

4

Fish Seller

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Fishmonger

3

Common Male occupations for Bushens in 1921
Master

44

Mate

44

Able Seaman

23

Carpenter

22

Ordinary Seaman

8

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