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Gussey Family History

Gussey 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, Mussey, Russey, Gulley, Pusey, Massey, Gurley

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Where is the Gussey family from?

You can see how Gussey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gussey family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gussey's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Gussey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussey 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 Gussey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gussey. 50% of Gussey men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Gussey women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Gussey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Gussey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussey 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gussey. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gussey. For the veterans among your Gussey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Gussey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gussey in 1955 was 40, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gussey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussey 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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