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Gister Family History

Gister 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: Lister, Gitter, Kister, Gilster, Rister, Fister, Mister, Geister

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Where is the Gister family from?

You can see how Gister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gister family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gister 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 Gister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gister. 50% of Gister men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gister women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gister were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Sprayer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Gister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Gister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gister 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gister. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gister. For the veterans among your Gister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gister in 1968 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gister 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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