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Gastro Family History

Gastro 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: Castro, Mastro, Gast, Gaston, Lastra, Gatto, Sastry, Castoro, Basto

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Where is the Gastro family from?

You can see how Gastro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gastro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gastro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gastro families living in Arizona. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gastro's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Gastro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gastro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gastro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gastro. 100% of Gastro women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Gastro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastro 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Gastro. 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 239 military records available for the last name Gastro. For the veterans among your Gastro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gastro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gastro in 1968 was 23, and 85 in 2001.

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