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Gustafs Family History

Gustafs 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, Gustafson, Gustus, Gustave, Eustace, Gupta, Mustard, Gust

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Where is the Gustafs family from?

You can see how Gustafs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustafs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gustafs family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gustafs's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gustafs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gustafs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustafs 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gustafs. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gustafs. For the veterans among your Gustafs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustafs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Gustafs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gustafs in 1966 was 87, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustafs 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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