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Gusman Family History

Gusman Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico; Gusmán): altered form of Spanish Guzmán (see Guzman).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a metalworker from Yiddish gus ‘casting’ + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Güssmann (see Gussman).

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


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You can see how Gusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gusman families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gusman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gusman families in 1891.
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What did your Gusman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gusman. 100% of Gusman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gusman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gusman. For the veterans among your Gusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gusman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gusman in 1947 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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