Bussing History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The French name Bussing has a history dating as far back as the Middle Ages. This history is intrinsically entwined with that region known as Normandy, for it was derived from when the Bussing family lived in Normandy, at Bussy-Le-Grand.

Early Origins of the Bussing family

The surname Bussing was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where the family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bussing family

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Bussing Spelling Variations

French surnames were subject to numerous alterations in spelling because of the various cultural groups that inhabited specific regions. Eventually, each region possessed its own local dialect of the French language. The early development of the French language, however, was also influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Bussing is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Bussy, Bussie, Bussies, le Bussy, de Bussy, Bussi, Boussy, Boussie, Boussies, Boussi, de Boussi, Bousset, Boussey, de Boussey, Boucey, de Boucey, Bousser, Bussey, Busser, Bucy, Bushee and many more.

Early Notables of the Bussing family

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Bussing migration to the United States +

In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Bussing has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Bussing were

Bussing Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Arent Hermannsen Bussing, who arrived in America in 1673 1

Bussing Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Joseph Bussing, aged 28, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"
Mr. Anton Bussing, aged 26, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"
Henn Heinr Bussing, who landed in America in 1846 1
Joh Bussing, who arrived in America in 1847 1
Bernh Bussing, who arrived in America in 1847-1849 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Bussing (post 1700) +

Frank G. Bussing, American Republican politician, Mayor of Compton, California, 1953-57; Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 23rd District, 1954 2
John Bussing Haskin (1821-1895), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from New York 9th District, 1857-61 3

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, April 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html