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Gusky Family History

Gusky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Guski: probably a derivative of the personal name Gus (adaptation of German Guse, a pet form of August). Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name for someone from either of two places called Gusin in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships.

American shortened and altered form of Jewish (from northeastern Poland) Zagowski: habitational name for someone from the village of Zagowszczyzna or Żagowiec, Poland.

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


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Where is the Gusky family from?

You can see how Gusky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gusky family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gusky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gusky families in 1840.
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What did your Gusky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gusky. 18% of Gusky men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Gusky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gusky were Bartender and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Bartender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gusky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusky 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Gusky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 321 military records available for the last name Gusky. For the veterans among your Gusky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gusky lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gusky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gusky in 1949 was 47, and 99 in 2004.

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