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Geston Family History

Geston 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: Leston, Gaston, Gelston, Teston, Weston, Heston, Meston, Easton

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Where is the Geston family from?

You can see how Geston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Geston families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Geston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geston 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 Geston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geston. 32% of Geston men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Geston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geston were Farming and Dressmaker.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    15%

What Geston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Geston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geston 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Geston. 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 177 military records available for the last name Geston. For the veterans among your Geston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Geston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Geston in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geston 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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