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Gusher Family History

Gusher 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: Usher, Lusher, Rusher, Guiher, Gusler, Busher, Gushee, Guster, Fisher

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Where is the Gusher family from?

You can see how Gusher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gusher families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusher's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gusher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusher 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 Gusher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusher. 45% of Gusher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Operator
    23%

What Gusher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Gusher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusher 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gusher. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gusher. For the veterans among your Gusher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Gusher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gusher in 1968 was 67, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusher 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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