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Gusler Family History

Gusler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gossler or Gosler: habitational name from Goslar in the Harz Mountains.

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


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Where is the Gusler family from?

You can see how Gusler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gusler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gusler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusler 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 Gusler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusler. 26% of Gusler men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Gusler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gusler were Farm Hand 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Gusler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gusler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusler 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Gusler. 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 748 military records available for the last name Gusler. For the veterans among your Gusler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gusler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gusler in 1957 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusler 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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