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Gilestra Family History

Gilestra 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: Gilstrap, Balestra, Giles, Silvestre, Lastra, Gilster, Zylstra

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilestra 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 77 census records available for the last name Gilestra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilestra 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gilestra. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gilestra. For the veterans among your Gilestra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilestra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gilestra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilestra in 1964 was 37, and 93 in 2003.

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