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Gussak Family History

Gussak 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: Russak, Rusak, Gusman, Bussan, Gussman, Guss, Kossak, Husak, Bussa

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Where is the Gussak family from?

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

What did your Gussak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gussak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Gussak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussak 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Gussak. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gussak. For the veterans among your Gussak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gussak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gussak in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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