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Gestine Family History

Gestine 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: Gustine, Gentile, Geeting, Stine, Ristine, Getting, Gustin, Anstine

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Where is the Gestine family from?

You can see how Gestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gestine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gestine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gestine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestine 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 28 census records available for the last name Gestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestine 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gestine. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gestine. For the veterans among your Gestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gestine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gestine in 1967 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestine 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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