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Gestin Family History

Gestin 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: Gustin, Westin, Destin, Austin, Dustin, Westen, Mastin, Leston

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Where is the Gestin family from?

You can see how Gestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gestin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Gestin family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gestin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestin 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 133 census records available for the last name Gestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestin 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Gestin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gestin. For the veterans among your Gestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Gestin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gestin in 1979 was 72, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestin 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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