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Gildenstern Family History

Gildenstern 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: Goldenstein, Gallenstein, Falkenstein, Goldstein, Morgenstern

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Where is the Gildenstern family from?

You can see how Gildenstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildenstern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gildenstern family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gildenstern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gildenstern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildenstern 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 23 census records available for the last name Gildenstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildenstern 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gildenstern. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gildenstern. For the veterans among your Gildenstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildenstern lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Gildenstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gildenstern in 1979 was 76, and 71 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gildenstern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildenstern 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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