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Gusan Family History

Gusan Name 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: Guan, Susan, Gusman, Guman, Gulan, Gusa, Duan, Gunn, Rusak, Quan

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Where is the Gusan family from?

You can see how Gusan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gusan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gusan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusan. 50% of Gusan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Beaterman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gusan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gusan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gusan. For the veterans among your Gusan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gusan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gusan in 1966 was 52, and 66 in 2002.

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