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Ghaster Family History

Ghaster 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: Gaster, Master, Plaster, Ganter, Easter, Halter, Hasler, Hasten

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Where is the Ghaster family from?

You can see how Ghaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ghaster families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghaster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ghaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghaster 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 95 census records available for the last name Ghaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghaster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ghaster. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ghaster. For the veterans among your Ghaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghaster lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ghaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ghaster in 1968 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghaster 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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