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Gusmus Family History

Gusmus 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: Gustus, Ausmus, Rasmus, Gusman, Asmus, Guss, Gums, Justus, Gushue

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Where is the Gusmus family from?

You can see how Gusmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusmus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusmus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gusmus families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusmus's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gusmus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusmus 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 86 census records available for the last name Gusmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusmus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gusmus. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gusmus. For the veterans among your Gusmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusmus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gusmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gusmus in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusmus 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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