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Gostner Family History

Gostner 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: Kostner, Costner, Oster, Ostler, Koster, Kastner, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Gostner family from?

You can see how Gostner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gostner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gostner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gostner family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gostner's in USA. California had the highest population of Gostner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gostner 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 52 census records available for the last name Gostner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gostner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gostner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gostner. For the veterans among your Gostner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gostner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Gostner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gostner in 1982 was 74, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gostner 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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