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Gustmann Family History

Gustmann 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: Gutmann, Guttmann, Gutman, Gusman, Gussman, Justman, Dustman

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Where is the Gustmann family from?

You can see how Gustmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gustmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gustmann families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gustmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gustmann families in 1880.
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What did your Gustmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gustmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Gustmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustmann 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gustmann. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gustmann. For the veterans among your Gustmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Gustmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gustmann in 1968 was 48, and 76 in 1993.

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