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Gastofson Family History

Gastofson 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: Gustafson, Gaston, Antonson, Gasperson, Gatson, Gasson, Gustavson

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Where is the Gastofson family from?

You can see how Gastofson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastofson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gastofson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gastofson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gastofson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gastofson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gastofson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Post Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gastofson. 100% of Gastofson women worked as a Post Owner. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Post Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gastofson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastofson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gastofson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gastofson. For the veterans among your Gastofson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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