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Geyston Family History

Geyston 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: Gelston, Royston, Easton, Beaston, Gayton, Elston, Benston, Leston

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Where is the Geyston family from?

You can see how Geyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geyston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geyston family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geyston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geyston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geyston 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 17 census records available for the last name Geyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geyston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Geyston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geyston. For the veterans among your Geyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geyston lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Geyston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geyston in 1960 was 43, and 79 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geyston 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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