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Gusland Family History

Gusland 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: Garland, Osland, Husband, Ulland, Gusman, Burland, Ueland, Island

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Where is the Gusland family from?

You can see how Gusland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gusland families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gusland's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gusland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusland 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 Gusland ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Molder
    100%

What Gusland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Gusland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusland 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gusland. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gusland. For the veterans among your Gusland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusland lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gusland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gusland in 1964 was 65, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusland 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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