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Gestie Family History

Gestie 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: Geddie, Gentile, Mestre, Leslie, Beste, Gentle, Gest, Jessie, Gettig

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Where is the Gestie family from?

You can see how Gestie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gestie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gestie family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestie's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gestie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestie 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 Gestie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gestie. 100% of Gestie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gestie women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gestie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gestie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gestie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gestie. For the veterans among your Gestie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gestie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gestie in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gestie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestie 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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