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Gusta Family History

Gusta 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: Gupta, Gust, Busta, Gusa, Musto, Pust, Huhta, Rust, Dust, Gast

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Where is the Gusta family from?

You can see how Gusta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gusta families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gusta's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gusta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusta 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 Gusta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusta. 43% of Gusta men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gusta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gusta were Helper and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Gusta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gusta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusta 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Gusta. 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 363 military records available for the last name Gusta. For the veterans among your Gusta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gusta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gusta in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusta 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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