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Gussow Family History

Gussow 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: Wussow, Kussow, Russow, Musson, Musso, Rossow, Russo, Guss, Dassow

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Where is the Gussow family from?

You can see how Gussow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gussow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gussow families living in Durham. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gussow's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gussow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussow 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 Gussow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gussow. 100% of Gussow 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%

What Gussow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gussow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gussow. 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 310 military records available for the last name Gussow. For the veterans among your Gussow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gussow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gussow in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gussow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussow 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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