History of your Surname
Get access to Gustain family records.Start a free trial

Gustain Family History

Gustain 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: Gustin, Mustain, Austin, Husain, Dustin, Justin, Gusman, Bustin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gustain family from?

You can see how Gustain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gustain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gustain families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gustain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gustain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gustain ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gustain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gustain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gustain

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Gustain. 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.

View all Gustain immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gustain. For the veterans among your Gustain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gustain military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gustain family history

Discover More

What is the average Gustain lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Gustain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gustain in 1985 was 59, and 49 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gustain

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gustain family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gustain last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial