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Gestas Family History

Gestas 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: Mestas, Testa, Sestak, Costas, Festa, Gest, Gess, Nesta, Gentes

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gestas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gestas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gestas. For the veterans among your Gestas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Gestas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gestas in 1991 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestas 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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