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Gestner Family History

Gestner 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: Geitner, Gessner, Gertner, Gerstner, Gesner, Gentner, Kestner, Esther

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Where is the Gestner family from?

You can see how Gestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gestner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gestner family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gestner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestner 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 Gestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gestner. 58% of Gestner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gestner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Dentist
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gestner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Gestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestner 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gestner. 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 230 military records available for the last name Gestner. For the veterans among your Gestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gestner in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gestner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestner 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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