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Gushue Family History

Gushue Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Breton (Finistère) Guiziou: from an Old Breton personal name composed of the element uuid ‘to see to know’.

It is identical with Gaulish gwydd ‘what is in sight’.

The name reflects a connection to sight and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of perception in naming traditions.

The suffix -iou indicates a diminutive or affectionate form, commonly found in Breton names.

This illustrates the linguistic evolution within the Breton language and its ties to the historical Gaulish culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gushue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gushue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gushue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gushue families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gushue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gushue families in 1891.
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What did your Gushue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gushue. 25% of Gushue men worked as a Truck Driver and 40% of Gushue women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gushue were Electrical Engineer and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Iron Worker
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Electrical Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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What is the average Gushue lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gushue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gushue in 1952 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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