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Guster Family History

Guster Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kuster.

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


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Where is the Guster family from?

You can see how Guster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Guster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Guster families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Guster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Guster families in 1911.
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What did your Guster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Guster. 100% of Guster men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Guster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guster 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Guster. 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 438 military records available for the last name Guster. For the veterans among your Guster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guster lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Guster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Guster in 1956 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guster 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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