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Gustanson Family History

Gustanson 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, Gustavson, Gustason, Gustaveson, Gustafsson, Gustavsen

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Where is the Gustanson family from?

You can see how Gustanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustanson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gustanson family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gustanson's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gustanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gustanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustanson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gustanson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gustanson. For the veterans among your Gustanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustanson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Gustanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gustanson in 1970 was 73, and 45 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustanson 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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