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Gusse Family History

Gusse 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: Gosse, Busse, Guise, Guse, Guss, Guyse, Guske, Fosse, Masse, Hussey

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Where is the Gusse family from?

You can see how Gusse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gusse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gusse families living in Worcestershire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gusse's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gusse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusse 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 Gusse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusse. 29% of Gusse men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gusse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gusse were Farming and Supervisor.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Supervisor
    50%

What Gusse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gusse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusse 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Gusse. 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 234 military records available for the last name Gusse. For the veterans among your Gusse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gusse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gusse in 1959 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusse 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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