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Gjestrum Family History

Gjestrum 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: Westrum, Glerum, Westrup, Guntrum, Westrom, Sjostrom, Ostrum, Estrem

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Where is the Gjestrum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjestrum 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 Gjestrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gjestrum. 100% of Gjestrum men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gjestrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjestrum 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gjestrum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gjestrum. For the veterans among your Gjestrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjestrum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gjestrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gjestrum in 1970 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjestrum 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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