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Guskin Family History

Guskin 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: Ruskin, Gutkin, Duskin, Gustin, Luskin, Gurkin, Gruskin, Suskin

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Where is the Guskin family from?

You can see how Guskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guskin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Guskin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Guskin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guskin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guskin. 100% of Guskin 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 369 census records available for the last name Guskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guskin 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Guskin. 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 57 military records available for the last name Guskin. For the veterans among your Guskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guskin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Guskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Guskin in 1968 was 86, and 79 in 1997.

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