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Gustave Family History

Gustave Name Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Gustave of Scandinavian origin (see Gustavsson ). This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti where it is most common.

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


Similar surnames: Gustine, Guitard, Steve, Mustafa, Esteve, Gustin, Guitar, Eustace

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Where is the Gustave family from?

You can see how Gustave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gustave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gustave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Gustave families living in Alberta. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gustave's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gustave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gustave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gustave ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gustave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gustave 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gustave. 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 977 military records available for the last name Gustave. For the veterans among your Gustave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gustave lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gustave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gustave in 1955 was 56, and 69 in 2003.

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