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Gasteiger Family History

Gasteiger 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: Steiger, Seiger, Steiner, Gauthier, Steger, Geiger, Staiger, Gautier

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Where is the Gasteiger family from?

You can see how Gasteiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasteiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gasteiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gasteiger families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gasteiger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gasteiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasteiger 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 330 census records available for the last name Gasteiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasteiger 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gasteiger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gasteiger. For the veterans among your Gasteiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasteiger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gasteiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gasteiger in 1946 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gasteiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gasteiger 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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