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Gilistro Family History

Gilistro 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: Calistro, Gilstrap, Gilster, Nicastro, Gilio, Magistro, Galioto

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Where is the Gilistro family from?

You can see how Gilistro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilistro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilistro family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilistro's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilistro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilistro 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 17 census records available for the last name Gilistro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilistro 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gilistro. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gilistro. For the veterans among your Gilistro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilistro lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gilistro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilistro in 1975 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilistro 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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