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Gistinger Family History

Gistinger 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: Gittinger, Gettinger, Kissinger, Kittinger, Dissinger, Pittinger

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Where is the Gistinger family from?

You can see how Gistinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gistinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gistinger family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gistinger's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gistinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gistinger 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 37 census records available for the last name Gistinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gistinger 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gistinger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gistinger. For the veterans among your Gistinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gistinger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Gistinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gistinger in 1973 was 64, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gistinger 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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