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Gastion Family History

Gastion 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: Bastion, Gaston, Easton, Gayton, Aston, Haston, Baston, Mastin, Astin

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Where is the Gastion family from?

You can see how Gastion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gastion families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gastion family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gastion's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gastion families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Gastion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastion 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gastion. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gastion. For the veterans among your Gastion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastion lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Gastion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gastion in 1968 was 96, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gastion 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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