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Gustaff Family History

Gustaff 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: Mustafa, Staff, Gustave, Eustace, Gupta, Mustard, Stiff, Gust

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Where is the Gustaff family from?

You can see how Gustaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gustaff families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gustaff's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Gustaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustaff 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 207 census records available for the last name Gustaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustaff 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Gustaff. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gustaff. For the veterans among your Gustaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustaff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gustaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gustaff in 1969 was 78, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustaff 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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