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Gesty Family History

Gesty 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: Gest, Getty, Esty, Best, Oest, Geary, Geist, Westby, Gast, Espy

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Where is the Gesty family from?

You can see how Gesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gesty families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesty's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gesty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesty 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 Gesty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gesty. 100% of Gesty men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gesty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Gesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesty 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gesty. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gesty. For the veterans among your Gesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesty lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Gesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gesty in 1980 was 69, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesty 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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