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Gustke Family History

Gustke Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Gust

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buske, Bustle, Gurske, Lutke, Gustus, Gust, Huske, Guse, Utke, Buttke

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Where is the Gustke family from?

You can see how Gustke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gustke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gustke families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gustke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gustke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gustke. 24% of Gustke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gustke women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Assembler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Gustke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Gustke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustke 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Gustke. 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 572 military records available for the last name Gustke. For the veterans among your Gustke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustke lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Gustke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gustke in 1940 was 33, and 72 in 2003.

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