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Gusa Family History

Gusa Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gusa family from?

You can see how Gusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gusa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gusa families in 1891.
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What did your Gusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusa. 23% of Gusa men worked as a Farm Laborer and 72% of Gusa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gusa were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Gusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusa 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gusa. 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 248 military records available for the last name Gusa. For the veterans among your Gusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gusa in 1963 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusa 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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