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Gustavesen Family History

Gustavesen 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: Gustaveson, Gustavsen, Gustavson, Gustafson, Gustave, Gustason

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Where is the Gustavesen family from?

You can see how Gustavesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustavesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustavesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gustavesen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gustavesen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gustavesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustavesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustavesen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gustavesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustavesen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gustavesen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gustavesen. For the veterans among your Gustavesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustavesen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Gustavesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gustavesen in 1968 was 78, and 95 in 1985.

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