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Gestre Family History

Gestre 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: Mestre, Cesare, Petre, Ventre, Beste, Gentle, Gest, Gere, Gerstle

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Where is the Gestre family from?

You can see how Gestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestre family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gestre families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestre's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gestre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestre 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 10 census records available for the last name Gestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestre 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gestre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gestre. For the veterans among your Gestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestre lifespan?

Average Gestre life expectancy in 1965 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestre 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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