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Gusewelle Family History

Gusewelle 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: Sewell, Grewell, Buswell, Gurwell, Oswell, Jewell, Gesell, Gunnell

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Where is the Gusewelle family from?

You can see how Gusewelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusewelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gusewelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Gusewelle families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusewelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gusewelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusewelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gusewelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusewelle. 65% of Gusewelle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gusewelle women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Gusewelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusewelle 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gusewelle. 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 Gusewelle. For the veterans among your Gusewelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusewelle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gusewelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gusewelle in 1961 was 60, and 53 in 2004.

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