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Gusdorff Family History

Gusdorff 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: Mundorff, Kasdorf, Mundorf, Gilsdorf, Alsdorf, Orndorff, Wendorff

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Where is the Gusdorff family from?

You can see how Gusdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gusdorff families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusdorff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gusdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusdorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusdorff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gusdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusdorff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gusdorff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gusdorff. For the veterans among your Gusdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusdorff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gusdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gusdorff in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

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