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Gostony Family History

Gostony 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: Boston, Poston, Gaston, Roston, Foston, Gorton, Gosson, Agoston

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Where is the Gostony family from?

You can see how Gostony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostony family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gostony families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gostony's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gostony families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostony 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 48 census records available for the last name Gostony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostony 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gostony. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gostony. For the veterans among your Gostony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostony lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gostony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gostony in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostony 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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