Busby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Busby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Busby family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 109
Female Servant 47
Independent 27
Male Servant 25
Labourer 18
Ag Labourer 18
Farmer 15
Tailor 9
Dress Maker 9
Lace Maker 8
Baker 8
Shoe Maker 7
Cotton Weaver 6
Servant 6
Soldier 5
Grocer 5
Wire Worker 5
Carpenter 4
Glazier 4
Pauper 4
Publican 4
Waterman 4
Stuff Weaver 4
Platter 3
Brick Layer 3

Busby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Busby 100% 19,125
2 Bisby 80% 1,284
3 Bisbey 67% 212
4 Basby 80% 209
5 Busbey 83% 156
6 Beesby 67% 143
7 Beasby 67% 124
8 Besby 80% 112

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The surname Busby is the most popular version of all its varients

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