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Gestmeyer Family History

Gestmeyer 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: Westmeyer, Heitmeyer, Deutmeyer, Tegtmeyer, Reitmeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Gestmeyer family from?

You can see how Gestmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gestmeyer family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestmeyer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gestmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestmeyer 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 16 census records available for the last name Gestmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestmeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gestmeyer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gestmeyer. For the veterans among your Gestmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Gestmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gestmeyer in 1965 was 83, and 74 in 1968.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestmeyer 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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