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Gesten Family History

Gesten 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: Westen, Gersten, Kesten, Gerten, Esten, Kasten, Garten, Osten, Tester

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Where is the Gesten family from?

You can see how Gesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gesten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gesten families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gesten's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gesten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gesten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gesten. 100% of Gesten men worked as a Metal Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Metal Worker
    100%

What Gesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesten 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gesten. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gesten. For the veterans among your Gesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gesten in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gesten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gesten 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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