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Gestes Family History

Gestes 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: Gentes, Estes, Gates, Goates, Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Gestes family from?

You can see how Gestes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gestes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Gestes families living in Texas. This was about 15% of all the recorded Gestes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gestes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestes 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 Gestes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gestes. 40% of Gestes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Gestes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gestes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gestes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gestes. For the veterans among your Gestes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Gestes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gestes in 1977 was 94, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gestes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestes 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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