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Gastler Family History

Gastler Name 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: Gassler, Kastler, Gaster, Master, Ostler, Galler, Ganter, Easter

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Where is the Gastler family from?

You can see how Gastler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gastler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gastler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gastler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gastler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gastler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gastler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bank Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gastler. 36% of Gastler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gastler women worked as a Bank Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gastler were Chief Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Chief Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bank Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Gastler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastler 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Gastler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Gastler. For the veterans among your Gastler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gastler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gastler in 1946 was 40, and 53 in 2004.

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