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Gussenhoven Family History

Gussenhoven 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: Udelhoven, Risenhoover, Fessenden, Schoonhoven, Greenhagen, Westhoven

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Where is the Gussenhoven family from?

You can see how Gussenhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussenhoven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussenhoven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gussenhoven family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Gussenhoven's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Gussenhoven families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Gussenhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussenhoven 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Gussenhoven. 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 101 military records available for the last name Gussenhoven. For the veterans among your Gussenhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussenhoven lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gussenhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gussenhoven in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussenhoven 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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