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

Similar surnames: Bushue, Escue, Gushee, Bustle, Gunnoe, Duthie, Rush, Gustus, Guske, Gasque

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187	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees

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Where is the Gushue family from?

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.

Truck driver

25%

Iron worker

25%

Machinist

25%

Electrical engineer

25%

Stenographer

40%

Seamstress

20%

Maid

20%

Clerk

20%

What Gushue family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Gushue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gushue census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Gushue. 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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Military Records

There are 187 military records available for the last name Gushue. For the veterans among your Gushue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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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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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

Where is the Gushue family from?

What did your Gushue ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Truck driver

25%

Iron worker

25%

Machinist

25%

Electrical engineer

25%

Stenographer

40%

Seamstress

20%

Maid

20%

Clerk

20%

What Gushue family records will you find?

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.

Gushue Family History

Gushue Surname Meaning

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Gushue Surname Meaning

14,000 record(s) for Gushue

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Where is the Gushue family from?

What did your Gushue ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Gushue family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gushue family history

What is the average Gushue lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gushue family tree

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