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Etymology of Gasteen

What does the name Gasteen mean?

The name Gasteen belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in the area referred to as the gearstun, which was the Old English word identifying someone who lived by a grass enclosure.

Early Origins of the Gasteen family

The surname Gasteen was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Gasteen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gasteen research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1210, 1327, 1332, 1379 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Gasteen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gasteen Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Gasteen include Gaston, Gastone and others.

Early Notables of the Gasteen family

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Migration of the Gasteen family to Ireland

Some of the Gasteen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Gasteen family

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Gasteen were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: William Gaston who landed in South Carolina in 1767; David, Hugh, James, John Gaston all settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1798 and 1860; John Gaston settled in New Orleans in 1821.


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