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Gussis Family History

Gussis 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: Russi, Cassis, Guess, Kassis, Custis, Gustus, Guss, Gustin, Russin

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Where is the Gussis family from?

You can see how Gussis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gussis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gussis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gussis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gussis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gussis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gussis. For the veterans among your Gussis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gussis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gussis in 1965 was 78, and 52 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussis 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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