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Gestefield Family History

Gestefield 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: Westfield, Westerfield, Benefield, Whitefield, Chesterfield

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestefield 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 13 census records available for the last name Gestefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestefield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gestefield. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Gestefield. For the veterans among your Gestefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestefield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gestefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gestefield in 1970 was 80, and 82 in 2001.

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