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Gushee Family History

Gushee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gachet.

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


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Where is the Gushee family from?

You can see how Gushee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gushee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gushee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gushee families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gushee's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gushee families in 1891.
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What did your Gushee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gushee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gushee 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Gushee. 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 281 military records available for the last name Gushee. For the veterans among your Gushee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gushee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gushee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gushee in 1959 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gushee 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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