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Gusker Family History

Gusker 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: Gusler, Busker, Guske, Guster, Asker, Tucker, Usher, Ducker, Zucker

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Where is the Gusker family from?

You can see how Gusker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gusker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gusker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gusker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gusker. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gusker. For the veterans among your Gusker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Gusker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gusker in 1966 was 65, and 51 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusker 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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