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Gilstorf Family History

Gilstorf 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: Gilsdorf, Gilster, Gilstrap, Gilmore, Ailstock, Gelston, Galster

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Where is the Gilstorf family from?

You can see how Gilstorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilstorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilstorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gilstorf families living in Minnesota. This was about 79% of all the recorded Gilstorf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gilstorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilstorf 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 Gilstorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilstorf. 100% of Gilstorf men worked as a Pattern Maker and 100% of Gilstorf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gilstorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Gilstorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilstorf 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gilstorf. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gilstorf. For the veterans among your Gilstorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilstorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gilstorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gilstorf in 1964 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilstorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilstorf 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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