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Gostenhofer Family History

Gostenhofer 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: Steinhofer, Kostenbader, Altenhofen, Westenhaver, Eisenhower

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Where is the Gostenhofer family from?

You can see how Gostenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gostenhofer families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gostenhofer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gostenhofer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gostenhofer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostenhofer 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 73 census records available for the last name Gostenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostenhofer 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Gostenhofer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gostenhofer. For the veterans among your Gostenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostenhofer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostenhofer 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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