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Gustaffson Family History

Gustaffson 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: Gustafson, Gustafsson, Gustavson, Gustason, Gustaveson, Gustavsen

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Where is the Gustaffson family from?

You can see how Gustaffson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustaffson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustaffson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gustaffson families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gustaffson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gustaffson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustaffson 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 Gustaffson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gustaffson. 60% of Gustaffson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Gustaffson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Gustaffson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustaffson 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Gustaffson. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gustaffson. For the veterans among your Gustaffson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustaffson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Gustaffson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gustaffson in 1965 was 85, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gustaffson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustaffson 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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