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Gestro Family History

Gestro 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: Destro, Gero, Tesoro, Mestre, Castro, Petro, Mastro, Detro, Sesto

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Where is the Gestro family from?

You can see how Gestro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestro family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gestro families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestro's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gestro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestro 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 546 census records available for the last name Gestro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestro 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Gestro. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gestro. For the veterans among your Gestro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gestro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gestro in 1964 was 61, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestro 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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