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Gustas Family History

Gustas 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: Gustus, Gupta, Gust, Mestas, Gaustad, Austad, Costas, Gusman, Hustad

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Where is the Gustas family from?

You can see how Gustas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Gustas families living in Hampshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Gustas's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gustas families in 1891.
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What did your Gustas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustas. 54% of Gustas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gustas women worked as a Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Billiard Hall Attendant
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Braider
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gustas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Gustas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustas 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Gustas. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gustas. For the veterans among your Gustas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gustas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gustas in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustas 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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