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Gushart Family History

Gushart 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: Bushart, Wishart, Goshert, Hughart, Duhart, Bushard, Pushard, Boshart

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Where is the Gushart family from?

You can see how Gushart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gushart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gushart families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gushart families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gushart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gushart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gushart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gushart ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Gushart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gushart 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gushart. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gushart. For the veterans among your Gushart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gushart lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Gushart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gushart in 1974 was 81, and 80 in 1980.

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