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Gistedt Family History

Gistedt 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: Hustedt, Gilbert, Lister, Gitter, Distel, Gantert, Sistek, Gillett

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Where is the Gistedt family from?

You can see how Gistedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gistedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gistedt families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gistedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gistedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gistedt 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 57 census records available for the last name Gistedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gistedt 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Gistedt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gistedt. For the veterans among your Gistedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gistedt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gistedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gistedt in 1974 was 71, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gistedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gistedt 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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