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Gustas Family History

Gustas 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: Gustus, Gupta, Gust, Mestas, Gaustad, Austad, Costas, Gusman, Hustad

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Where is the Gustas family from?

You can see how Gustas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gustas families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gustas's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gustas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustas. 54% of Gustas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gustas women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    54%
  • Billiard Hall Attendant
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Braider
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Gustas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustas 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Gustas. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gustas. For the veterans among your Gustas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gustas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gustas in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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