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Gusmann Family History

Gusmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gusman, Gutmann, Husmann, Hausmann, Ruhmann, Gutman, Gurman, Gussman

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Where is the Gusmann family from?

You can see how Gusmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gusmann families living in Louisiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gusmann's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gusmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusmann 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 Gusmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gusmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Gusmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusmann 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Gusmann. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gusmann. For the veterans among your Gusmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gusmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gusmann in 1964 was 64, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusmann 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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