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Gestri Family History

Gestri 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, Petri, Gest, Veltri, Gentry, Estrin, Maestri, Destro, Nastri

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Where is the Gestri family from?

You can see how Gestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gestri family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gestri's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gestri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestri 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 18 census records available for the last name Gestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestri 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 Gestri. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gestri. For the veterans among your Gestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestri lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gestri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gestri in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestri 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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