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Giester Family History

Giester 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: Riester, Giesler, Gilster, Gieser, Hiester, Piester, Fiester, Kiester

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Where is the Giester family from?

You can see how Giester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Giester families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Giester's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Giester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giester 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 152 census records available for the last name Giester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giester 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Giester. 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 22 military records available for the last name Giester. For the veterans among your Giester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giester lifespan?

Average Giester life expectancy in 1976 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giester 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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