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Gushlow Family History

Gushlow 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: Rushlow, Gullo, Koslow, Guhl, Ludlow, Maslow, Rushton, Gush, Truslow

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Where is the Gushlow family from?

You can see how Gushlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gushlow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gushlow families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gushlow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gushlow families in 1891.
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What did your Gushlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gushlow. 82% of Gushlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Hoppicker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gushlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gushlow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gushlow. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gushlow. For the veterans among your Gushlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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