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Gussley Family History

Gussley 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: Gussler, Gulley, Hussey, Nissley, Gurley, Bussey, Tussey, Bursley

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Where is the Gussley family from?

You can see how Gussley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gussley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gussley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gussley families in 1880.
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What did your Gussley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gussley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gussley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gussley. For the veterans among your Gussley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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