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Gusney Family History

Gusney 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: Gosney, Guiney, Gurney, Gulley, Hussey, Pusey, Gurley, Gunner, Bussey

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Where is the Gusney family from?

You can see how Gusney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gusney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gusney family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gusney's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gusney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Gusney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gusney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gusney. For the veterans among your Gusney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gusney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gusney in 1968 was 72, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusney 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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