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Gusmer Family History

Gusmer 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: Gusler, Gummer, Guster, Summer, Usher, Kummer, Gunner, Bulmer, Kuster

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Where is the Gusmer family from?

You can see how Gusmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusmer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gusmer families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gusmer families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusmer's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gusmer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gusmer. 100% of Gusmer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Gusmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusmer 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Gusmer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gusmer. For the veterans among your Gusmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusmer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Gusmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gusmer in 1977 was 84, and 64 in 1987.

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