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Gestone Family History

Gestone 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: Cestone, Stone, Leston, Gaston, Pistone, Gelston, Teston, Weston

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Where is the Gestone family from?

You can see how Gestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gestone family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gestone's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gestone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestone 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 Gestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Storekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gestone. 100% of Gestone men worked as a Storekeeper.

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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

  • Storekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestone 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gestone. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gestone. For the veterans among your Gestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestone lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gestone in 1978 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestone 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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