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Gester Family History

Gester 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: Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester, Vester, Mester, Hester

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Where is the Gester family from?

You can see how Gester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gester families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gester's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gester 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 Gester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gester. 24% of Gester men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Gester women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gester were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Beautician
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Gester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gester 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Gester. 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 315 military records available for the last name Gester. For the veterans among your Gester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gester in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gester 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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