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Gastright Family History

Gastright 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: Cartright, Gathright, Cartwright, Waybright, Straight, Albright

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Where is the Gastright family from?

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

What did your Gastright ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gastright ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gastright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastright 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gastright. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gastright. For the veterans among your Gastright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastright lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gastright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gastright in 1966 was 82, and 68 in 2002.

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