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Gussman Family History

Gussman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Güssmann: from the personal name Goswin composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōss ‘Gaut’ (name of a tribe) + wine ‘friend’. The surname Güssmann is very rare in Germany.

Compare Gusman. Altered form of Spanish Guzmán (see Guzman).

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


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Where is the Gussman family from?

You can see how Gussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gussman families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gussman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gussman families in 1911.
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What did your Gussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gussman. 15% of Gussman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Gussman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gussman were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Typist
    13%

What Gussman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gussman 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Gussman. 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 431 military records available for the last name Gussman. For the veterans among your Gussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gussman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gussman in 1950 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gussman 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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