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Gillstedt Family History

Gillstedt 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: Vollstedt, Millstein, Gillett, Nienstedt, Lindstedt, Gilster

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillstedt 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 20 census records available for the last name Gillstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillstedt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gillstedt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gillstedt. For the veterans among your Gillstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillstedt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Gillstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gillstedt in 1967 was 78, and 61 in 1987.

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