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Gus Family History

Gus 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: Gu, Guo, Kus, Guy, Rus, Gust, Gaus, Gush, Guse, Guss

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Where is the Gus family from?

You can see how Gus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gus families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gus 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 Gus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gus. 33% of Gus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gus women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gus were Operator and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 663 military records available for the last name Gus. For the veterans among your Gus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gus in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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