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Gustner Family History

Gustner 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: Gurtner, Guster, Kastner, Gunner, Kuster, Kostner, Muster, Huster

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Where is the Gustner family from?

You can see how Gustner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gustner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gustner family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gustner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gustner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustner 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 Gustner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gustner. 100% of Gustner men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Gustner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gustner. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gustner. For the veterans among your Gustner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gustner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gustner in 1970 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustner 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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