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Gustawson Family History

Gustawson 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, Gustavson, Gustason, Gustaveson, Gustafsson, Gustavsen

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Where is the Gustawson family from?

You can see how Gustawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustawson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustawson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gustawson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gustawson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gustawson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustawson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustawson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gustawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustawson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gustawson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gustawson. For the veterans among your Gustawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustawson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Gustawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gustawson in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 1968.

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