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Gustus Family History

Gustus Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Augustus or a variant of the medieval personal name Justus (from Latin iustus ‘just’).

This surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gustus family from?

You can see how Gustus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gustus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gustus family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gustus's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gustus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustus 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 Gustus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustus. 24% of Gustus men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Gustus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gustus were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gustus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustus 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gustus. 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 501 military records available for the last name Gustus. For the veterans among your Gustus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gustus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gustus in 1963 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gustus 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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