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Gestwite Family History

Gestwite 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: Gentile, Westgate, Twite, Westrate, Gerwitz, Gustine, Westwater

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Where is the Gestwite family from?

You can see how Gestwite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gestwite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gestwite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gestwite families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gestwite's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gestwite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gestwite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gestwite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gestwite. 100% of Gestwite men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gestwite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gestwite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gestwite 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gestwite. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gestwite. For the veterans among your Gestwite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gestwite lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Gestwite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gestwite in 1961 was 50, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gestwite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gestwite 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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