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Gusman Name Meaning

Spanish (Gusmán): variant of Spanish Guzmán (see Guzman). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a metalworker, from Yiddish gus ‘casting’ + man ‘man’. Perhaps an altered spelling of German Güssmann (see Gussman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gosman, Gussman, Gutman, Guzman, Gurman, Susman, Osman, Rutman

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Gusman Family Origin

Where is the Gusman family from?

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You can see how Gusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gusman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gusman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gusman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gusman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gusman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gusman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gusman Family Occupations

What did your Gusman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Gusman.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Gusman Historical Records

What Gusman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Gusman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gusman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gusman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gusman. For the veterans among your Gusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gusman Life Expectancy

What is the average Gusman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gusman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gusman in 1947 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gusman 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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