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Gussy Family History

Gussy 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: Guss, Gusky, Hussey, Buss, Russ, Pusey, Huss, Gruss, Guppy, Bussey

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Where is the Gussy family from?

You can see how Gussy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gussy family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gussy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gussy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gussy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Gussy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gussy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gussy. For the veterans among your Gussy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Gussy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gussy in 1981 was 75, and 64 in 1994.

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