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Gistover Family History

Gistover 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: Westover, Stover, Storer, Lister, Gitter, Giove, Stoker, Grover

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Where is the Gistover family from?

You can see how Gistover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gistover family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gistover family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gistover's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gistover families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gistover 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 10 census records available for the last name Gistover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gistover 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gistover. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gistover. For the veterans among your Gistover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gistover lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gistover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gistover in 1975 was 70, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gistover 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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