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Gusses Family History

Gusses 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: Hussey, Bussey, Tussey, Gosse, Busse, Guess, Gubser, Gasser, Busser

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Where is the Gusses family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gusses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusses 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gusses. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gusses. For the veterans among your Gusses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusses lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Gusses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gusses in 1974 was 70, and 67 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusses 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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