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Gestra Family History

Gestra 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: Westra, Mestre, Testa, Gera, Petra, Lastra, Festa, Gest, Nesta, Resta

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Where is the Gestra family from?

You can see how Gestra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gestra families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gestra's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gestra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestra 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 Gestra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gestra. 50% of Gestra men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Gestra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gestra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestra 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gestra. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gestra. For the veterans among your Gestra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestra lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Gestra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gestra in 1979 was 67, and 100 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gestra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestra 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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