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Gaerste Family History

Gaerste Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gersten, Gerster, Gerst, Garate, Gerstle, Garske, Garst, Gerstel

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Where is the Gaerste family from?

You can see how Gaerste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaerste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaerste family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaerste's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gaerste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaerste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gaerste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaerste 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gaerste. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Gaerste lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Gaerste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gaerste in 1981 was 84, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaerste 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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