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Gastner Family History

Gastner 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: Kastner, Gassner, Gartner, Castner, Gaster, Gantner, Gasner, Master

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Where is the Gastner family from?

You can see how Gastner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gastner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gastner families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gastner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gastner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gastner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gastner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gastner. 67% of Gastner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gastner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gastner were Farm Laborer and Packing Clerk.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Packing Clerk
    50%

What Gastner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Gastner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastner 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gastner. 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 240 military records available for the last name Gastner. For the veterans among your Gastner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gastner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gastner in 1972 was 64, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gastner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gastner 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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