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Guskell Family History

Guskell 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: Gaskell, Gesell, Gunnell, Russell, Guell, Fussell, Austell, Haskell

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Where is the Guskell family from?

You can see how Guskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guskell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Guskell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Guskell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guskell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Guskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guskell. 100% of Guskell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Guskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guskell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Guskell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Guskell. For the veterans among your Guskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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