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Gussick Family History

Gussick 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: Gullick, Cusick, Gulick, Messick, Musick, Goswick, Busick, Essick

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Where is the Gussick family from?

You can see how Gussick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gussick families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gussick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gussick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gussick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gussick. 100% of Gussick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gussick 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Gussick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussick 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 Gussick. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gussick. For the veterans among your Gussick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gussick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gussick in 1962 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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