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Gussom Family History

Gussom 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: Russom, Gossom, Musson, Musso, Bossom, Russo, Guss, Gosson, Wussow

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Where is the Gussom family from?

You can see how Gussom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gussom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gussom family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gussom's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gussom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gussom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gussom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gussom. 100% of Gussom men worked as an Attendant. .

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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

  • Attendant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Gussom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussom 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gussom. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gussom. For the veterans among your Gussom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Gussom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gussom in 1964 was 58, and 40 in 1998.

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