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Gusby Family History

Gusby 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: Gunby, Busby, Lusby, Husby, Gusky, Gulsby, Pusey, Hubby, Guppy, Mosby

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Where is the Gusby family from?

You can see how Gusby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gusby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Gusby families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gusby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gusby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusby 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 Gusby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusby. 60% of Gusby 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Gusby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gusby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gusby. For the veterans among your Gusby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gusby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gusby in 1962 was 67, and 52 in 2000.

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