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Gushiken Family History

Gushiken Name Meaning

Japanese: written phonetically 具志堅 meaning ‘vessel determination’ and ‘solid’ or their synonyms the name altogether could mean ‘resolute’. It was borne by scholar-officials of the Ryūkyū kingdom based in Okinawa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Goshen, Gustin, Kuiken, Gustine, Geiken, Gustke, Gushue, Mulliken

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Where is the Gushiken family from?

You can see how Gushiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gushiken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gushiken families living in Hawaii. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gushiken's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Gushiken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gushiken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gushiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Field Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gushiken. 50% of Gushiken men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gushiken women worked as a Field Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gushiken were Spray Man and Helper. .

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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
    50%
  • Field Laborer
    17%
  • Parion Sprayer
    17%
  • Spray Man
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Field Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Gushiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gushiken 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Gushiken. 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 100 military records available for the last name Gushiken. For the veterans among your Gushiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gushiken lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gushiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gushiken in 1951 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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