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Gusch Family History

Gusch 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: Gasch, Dusch, Kusch, Musch, Rusch, Gush, Lusch, Busch, Gosch, Gesch

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Where is the Gusch family from?

You can see how Gusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gusch families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gusch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusch 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 Gusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusch. 50% of Gusch men worked as an Attorney.

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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

  • Attorney
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Gusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusch 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gusch. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gusch. For the veterans among your Gusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Gusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gusch in 1960 was 62, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusch 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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