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Gilstead Family History

Gilstead 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: Milstead, Halstead, Gilstrap, Winstead, Grinstead, Gilster, Grimstead

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Where is the Gilstead family from?

You can see how Gilstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilstead families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gilstead family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilstead's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gilstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilstead 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 248 census records available for the last name Gilstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilstead 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gilstead. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gilstead. For the veterans among your Gilstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilstead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Gilstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilstead in 1966 was 80, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilstead 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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