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Gusha Family History

Gusha 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: Gush, Gosha, Guha, Busha, Gusa, Rush, Gupta, Musa, Guth, Gust

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Where is the Gusha family from?

You can see how Gusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gusha families living in Maine. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gusha's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gusha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusha 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 Gusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusha. 100% of Gusha men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Gusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusha 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gusha. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gusha. For the veterans among your Gusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gusha in 1964 was 75, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusha 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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