Origins of the Busk surname
About the Busks
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Interesting facts about Busk
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Busks most likely to marry?
de Busks
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What are the most common Busk first names?
John
William
Bell
Mary
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Common jobs for Busks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Busks in 1921
Living On Own Means
14
Dressmaker
9
Laundress
9
Private Means
5
Charwoman
4
Commmon male occupations for Busks in 1921
Blacksmith
19
Agricultural Labourer
11
General Labourer
6
Merchant
6
Carter
4
