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Gestar Family History

Gestar 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: Nestor, Tester, Star, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester, Testa, Cesar

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Where is the Gestar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestar 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 17 census records available for the last name Gestar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestar 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 Gestar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gestar. For the veterans among your Gestar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gestar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gestar in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestar 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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