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Gusz Family History

Gusz 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: Gust, Gush, Guse, Guss, Kusz, Gutz, Nusz, Gumz, Gosz, Gusa

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Where is the Gusz family from?

You can see how Gusz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gusz families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gusz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gusz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusz 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 Gusz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Gusz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gusz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusz 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Gusz. 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 67 military records available for the last name Gusz. For the veterans among your Gusz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gusz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gusz in 1953 was 42, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gusz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusz 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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