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Gusey Family History

Gusey 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: Pusey, Busey, Guse, Gusky, Gulley, Hussey, Fuse, Kusel, Lucey, Gurley

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Where is the Gusey family from?

You can see how Gusey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Gusey families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gusey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gusey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusey. 55% of Gusey 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%
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What Gusey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Gusey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gusey. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gusey. For the veterans among your Gusey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gusey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gusey in 1967 was 69, and 93 in 2001.

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