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Gustinger Family History

Gustinger 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: Gettinger, Gittinger, Bussinger, Gustine, Stinger, Lastinger

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Where is the Gustinger family from?

You can see how Gustinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gustinger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gustinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gustinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustinger 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 54 census records available for the last name Gustinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustinger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gustinger. 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 265 military records available for the last name Gustinger. For the veterans among your Gustinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustinger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gustinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gustinger in 1978 was 46, and 54 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustinger 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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