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Gistis Family History

Gistis 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: Gillis, Custis, Gustus, Estis, Gustin, Gattis, Sisti, Gist, Giusti

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Where is the Gistis family from?

You can see how Gistis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gistis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gistis family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gistis's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Gistis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gistis 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 7 census records available for the last name Gistis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gistis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gistis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gistis. For the veterans among your Gistis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gistis lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Gistis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gistis in 1991 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gistis 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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