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Gusella Family History

Gusella 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: Musella, Gesell, Guell, Sella, Guastella, Quella, Grella, Galella

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Where is the Gusella family from?

You can see how Gusella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gusella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gusella family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gusella's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gusella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gusella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Gusella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusella 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gusella. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gusella. For the veterans among your Gusella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusella lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Gusella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gusella in 1976 was 71, and 77 in 1986.

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