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Gusser Family History

Gusser 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: Gubser, Gasser, Busser, Nusser, Gusler, Gussler, Husser, Susser

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Where is the Gusser family from?

You can see how Gusser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gusser families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gusser's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gusser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusser 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 Gusser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusser. 50% of Gusser men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Gusser women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Gusser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Gusser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusser 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gusser. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gusser. For the veterans among your Gusser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusser lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Gusser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gusser in 1994 was 61, and 90 in 2001.

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