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Gestefeld Family History

Gestefeld 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: Westerfeld, Gerstenfeld, Westfield, Biesterfeld, Seefeld, Westerfield

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Where is the Gestefeld family from?

You can see how Gestefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gestefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gestefeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestefeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gestefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestefeld 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 34 census records available for the last name Gestefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestefeld 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gestefeld. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gestefeld. For the veterans among your Gestefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestefeld lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Gestefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gestefeld in 1982 was 68, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestefeld 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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