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Gustamante Family History

Gustamante 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: Bustamante, Gutman, Gusman, Guthman, Passamonte, Gussman, Escalante

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Where is the Gustamante family from?

You can see how Gustamante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustamante family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustamante families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gustamante families living in New Mexico. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gustamante's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gustamante families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustamante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustamante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gustamante. 60% of Gustamante men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Sheep Shearer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Gustamante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustamante 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gustamante. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gustamante. For the veterans among your Gustamante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustamante lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gustamante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gustamante in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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