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Guske Family History

Guske Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gustke.

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


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Where is the Guske family from?

You can see how Guske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Guske families living in Alberta. This was about 73% of all the recorded Guske's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Guske families in 1911.
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What did your Guske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guske. 39% of Guske men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Guske women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guske were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Bus Driver
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Guske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guske 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Guske. 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 170 military records available for the last name Guske. For the veterans among your Guske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guske lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Guske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Guske in 1956 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guske 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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