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Ghast Family History

Ghast 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: Gast, Hast, Ghant, Grass, Hatt, Hase, Hart, Gant, Grant, Glass

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Where is the Ghast family from?

You can see how Ghast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghast family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghast families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ghast families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghast's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ghast families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghast 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 220 census records available for the last name Ghast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghast 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ghast. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ghast. For the veterans among your Ghast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghast lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Ghast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ghast in 1978 was 54, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghast

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghast 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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