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Gustashaw Family History

Gustashaw 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: Cutshaw, Gustason, Mustafa, Sustaita, Grimshaw, Burdeshaw, Upshaw

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Where is the Gustashaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustashaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gustashaw ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gustashaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustashaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gustashaw. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gustashaw. For the veterans among your Gustashaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustashaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gustashaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gustashaw in 1967 was 48, and 52 in 2004.

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