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Gusk Family History

Gusk 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: Gust, Gush, Rusk, Busk, Guse, Guss, Guck, Gusky, Lusk, Guske

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Where is the Gusk family from?

You can see how Gusk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusk families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gusk families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gusk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusk. 100% of Gusk women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Gusk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusk 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gusk. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gusk. For the veterans among your Gusk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gusk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gusk in 1967 was 83, and 43 in 2004.

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