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Gustifson Family History

Gustifson 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, Gustafsson, Gustin, Gunnison, Stinson

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Where is the Gustifson family from?

You can see how Gustifson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustifson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gustifson families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gustifson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gustifson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustifson 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 Gustifson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gustifson. 100% of Gustifson men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Gustifson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustifson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gustifson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gustifson. For the veterans among your Gustifson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gustifson

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