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Gussler Family History

Gussler Surname Meaning

German (Güssler): variant of Giessler itself a variant of Giesler.

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


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Where is the Gussler family from?

You can see how Gussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gussler families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gussler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gussler families in 1911.
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What did your Gussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gussler. 33% of Gussler men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gussler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gussler were Labor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Gussler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussler 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Gussler. 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 308 military records available for the last name Gussler. For the veterans among your Gussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Gussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gussler in 1954 was 28, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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