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Gelstin Family History

Gelstin 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: Gelston, Elston, Gersten, Gerstein, Gustin, Gelin, Geeslin, Celestin

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Where is the Gelstin family from?

You can see how Gelstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelstin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Gelstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Gelstin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelstin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gelstin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gelstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelstin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gelstin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gelstin. For the veterans among your Gelstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelstin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Gelstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gelstin in 1979 was 78, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelstin 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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