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Gestwa Family History

Gestwa 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: Testa, Festa, Gest, Nesta, Resta, Cesta, Pesta, Pestka, Westra, Desta

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Where is the Gestwa family from?

You can see how Gestwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gestwa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestwa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gestwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestwa 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 13 census records available for the last name Gestwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestwa 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gestwa. 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 Gestwa. For the veterans among your Gestwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestwa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gestwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gestwa in 1973 was 67, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestwa 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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