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Gusweiler Family History

Gusweiler 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: Osweiler, Emswiler, Seiler, Weiler, Detweiler, Guiler, Geiler

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Where is the Gusweiler family from?

You can see how Gusweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gusweiler families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gusweiler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gusweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusweiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gusweiler. 100% of Gusweiler women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Gusweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusweiler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gusweiler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gusweiler. For the veterans among your Gusweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusweiler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gusweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gusweiler in 1972 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

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