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Gastala Family History

Gastala 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: Rantala, Hautala, Hatala, Catala, Pastula, Sasala, Vastola, Sala

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gastala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gastala 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gastala. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gastala. For the veterans among your Gastala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gastala lifespan?

Average Gastala life expectancy in 1990 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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