Gestl Family History

Gestl 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: Gest, Best, Oest, Gesell, Geist, Giesel, Gehl, Gast, Testa, Gust

217	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
114	Military Records
20	Immigration Records
57	Census and Voter Lists
85	Member Trees

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Where is the Gestl family from?

You can see how Gestl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gestl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gestl families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestl 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 Gestl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gestl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Gestl. 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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Military Records

There are 114 military records available for the last name Gestl. For the veterans among your Gestl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gestl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gestl in 1973 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

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Gestl Surname Meaning

Where is the Gestl family from?

What Gestl family records will you find?

What is the average Gestl lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gestl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gestl in 1973 was 69, and 78 in 2002.

Gestl Family History

Gestl Surname Meaning

493 record(s) for Gestl

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What is the average Gestl lifespan?

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Gestl Surname Meaning

493 record(s) for Gestl

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Where is the Gestl family from?

What Gestl family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gestl family history

What is the average Gestl lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gestl family tree

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