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Geuss Family History

Geuss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gruss, Reuss, Gess, Guss, Geiss, Heuss, Gauss, Grass, Gross, Glass

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Where is the Geuss family from?

You can see how Geuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Geuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Geuss families living in Surrey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Geuss's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Geuss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geuss. 43% of Geuss men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Geuss women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Butcher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Geuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geuss 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Geuss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 527 military records available for the last name Geuss. For the veterans among your Geuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geuss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Geuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Geuss in 1954 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geuss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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