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Gusso Family History

Gusso 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: Musso, Russo, Guss, Guo, Tasso, Buss, Russ, Musto, Huss, Musson

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Where is the Gusso family from?

You can see how Gusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gusso families living in Massachusetts. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gusso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gusso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusso. 100% of Gusso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gusso women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Gusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusso 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gusso. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gusso. For the veterans among your Gusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Gusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gusso in 1963 was 52, and 75 in 2001.

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