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Gilstorff Family History

Gilstorff 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, Gilstrap, Gilster, Gilmore, Ailstock, Stoff, Gelston

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Where is the Gilstorff family from?

You can see how Gilstorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilstorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilstorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gilstorff families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilstorff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gilstorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilstorff 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 Gilstorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilstorff. 100% of Gilstorff men worked as a Part Owner.

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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

  • Part Owner
    100%

What Gilstorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gilstorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilstorff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gilstorff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilstorff. For the veterans among your Gilstorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilstorff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gilstorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilstorff in 1978 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilstorff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilstorff 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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