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Gestsson Family History

Gestsson 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: Getson, Gustason, Leston, Gaston, Gelston, Glasson, Sisson, Gershon

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Gestsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestsson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gestsson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gestsson. For the veterans among your Gestsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestsson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Gestsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gestsson in 1982 was 93, and 64 in 1998.

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