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Gastineau Family History

Gastineau Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a derivative of Old French gast ‘waste land fallow’ or a habitational name from (Le) Gastineau now (Le) Gâtineau.

The name of several places in the northwestern part of France of the same etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gastineau family from?

You can see how Gastineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastineau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gastineau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gastineau families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gastineau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gastineau families in 1891.
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What did your Gastineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gastineau. 100% of Gastineau women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gastineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gastineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastineau 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Gastineau. 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 693 military records available for the last name Gastineau. For the veterans among your Gastineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastineau lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gastineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gastineau in 1943 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gastineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gastineau 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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