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Gustafsen Family History

Gustafsen 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, Gustavsen, Gustavson, Gustason, Gustafsson, Stassen

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Where is the Gustafsen family from?

You can see how Gustafsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustafsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustafsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gustafsen families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gustafsen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gustafsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustafsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustafsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustafsen. 24% of Gustafsen men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Gustafsen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gustafsen were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gustafsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustafsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gustafsen. 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 203 military records available for the last name Gustafsen. For the veterans among your Gustafsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustafsen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Gustafsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gustafsen in 1960 was 41, and 60 in 1993.

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