The surname Gaester was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Gaester family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gaester research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1701 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Gaester History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Gaester Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gasten, Gastem, Gastheim, Gesten, Geston, Gestones, Gostyn and many more.
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Early Notables of the Gaester family
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Migration of the Gaester family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
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