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Gusow Family History

Gusow 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: Guo, Gust, Lubow, Gush, Glow, Gerow, Rudow, Guse, Guss, Dubow

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Where is the Gusow family from?

You can see how Gusow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gusow families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gusow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gusow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusow 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 47 census records available for the last name Gusow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusow 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gusow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gusow. For the veterans among your Gusow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Gusow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gusow in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusow 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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