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Gustis Family History

Gustis 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: Custis, Gustus, Gustin, Eustis, Justis, Austin, Dustin, Curtis, Gust

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Where is the Gustis family from?

You can see how Gustis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gustis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gustis family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gustis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gustis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustis 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 Gustis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustis. 39% of Gustis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gustis women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Packer Atte
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Gustis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gustis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustis 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Gustis. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gustis. For the veterans among your Gustis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gustis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gustis in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gustis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustis 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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