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Gestrich Family History

Gestrich 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: Westrich, Gerich, Genrich, Westrick, Petrich, Oestreich, Deitrich

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Where is the Gestrich family from?

You can see how Gestrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gestrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gestrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gestrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestrich 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 186 census records available for the last name Gestrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestrich 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gestrich. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gestrich. For the veterans among your Gestrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestrich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gestrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gestrich in 1964 was 86, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestrich 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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