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Gussa Family History

Gussa 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: Guss, Bussa, Mussa, Gusa, Buss, Russ, Gupta, Huss, Gruss, Issa

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Where is the Gussa family from?

You can see how Gussa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gussa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gussa family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gussa's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gussa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussa 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 Gussa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Gussa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Gussa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussa 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gussa. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gussa. For the veterans among your Gussa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gussa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gussa in 1965 was 66, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gussa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussa 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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