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Gustafon Family History

Gustafon 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: Gustafson, Gustason, Gustavson, Gustafsson, Mustafa, Ruston, Gupton

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Where is the Gustafon family from?

You can see how Gustafon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustafon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gustafon family living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gustafon's in USA. Michigan and 4 other states had the highest population of Gustafon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustafon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustafon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gustafon. 100% of Gustafon men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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What Gustafon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gustafon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustafon 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Gustafon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gustafon. For the veterans among your Gustafon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustafon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Gustafon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gustafon in 1974 was 79, and 83 in 1981.

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