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Gusy Family History

Gusy 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: Guy, Gust, Gush, Kusy, Guse, Guss, Gusky, Guay, Guzy, Gusa

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Where is the Gusy family from?

You can see how Gusy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gusy family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gusy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusy 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 Gusy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusy. 100% of Gusy men worked as a Painter and 100% of Gusy women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gusy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Gusy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusy 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Gusy. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gusy. For the veterans among your Gusy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gusy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gusy in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusy 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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