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Gussmann Family History

Gussmann 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: Gussman, Bussmann, Gassmann, Russman, Rossmann, Gusman, Wissmann

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Where is the Gussmann family from?

You can see how Gussmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gussmann families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gussmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gussmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gussmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Gussmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussmann 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Gussmann. 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 326 military records available for the last name Gussmann. For the veterans among your Gussmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gussmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gussmann in 1966 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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