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Gutswa Family History

Gutswa 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: Gucwa, Gutsch, Gusa, Guerra, Gupta, Cuesta, Musa, Guth, Ruta, Gust

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Where is the Gutswa family from?

You can see how Gutswa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gutswa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gutswa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gutswa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gutswa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gutswa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gutswa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gutswa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gutswa 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gutswa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gutswa. For the veterans among your Gutswa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gutswa lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Gutswa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gutswa in 1989 was 79, and 83 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gutswa 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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