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Ghastin Family History

Ghastin 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: Haskin, Hasten, Haston, Mastin, Gaston, Hasting, Chastain, Chattin

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Where is the Ghastin family from?

You can see how Ghastin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghastin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghastin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ghastin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghastin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ghastin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghastin 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 Ghastin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghastin. 50% of Ghastin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Logger
    50%

What Ghastin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Ghastin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghastin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ghastin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ghastin. For the veterans among your Ghastin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghastin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ghastin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ghastin in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghastin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghastin 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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