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Gusten Family History

Gusten 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: Rusten, Austen, Gustin, Justen, Guster, Austin, Ruston, Kasten

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Where is the Gusten family from?

You can see how Gusten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Gusten families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gusten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gusten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusten 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 Gusten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusten. 78% of Gusten men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gusten women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gusten were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Gusten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gusten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusten 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Gusten. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gusten. For the veterans among your Gusten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gusten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gusten in 1970 was 85, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusten 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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