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Gustavison Family History

Gustavison 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: Gustavson, Gustaveson, Gustafson, Gustason, Gustafsson, Gustavsen

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Where is the Gustavison family from?

You can see how Gustavison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustavison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustavison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gustavison families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gustavison's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gustavison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustavison 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 Gustavison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustavison. 25% of Gustavison men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gustavison women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Blacksmith
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Gustavison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Gustavison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustavison 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gustavison. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gustavison. For the veterans among your Gustavison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustavison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gustavison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gustavison in 1964 was 86, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustavison 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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