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Steeves family goes for Guinness World Record for largest family gathering with same surname

Before discovering his family history, Gary Steeves felt that his life was lacking meaning and purpose.
Steeves Family at the 1974 Subway Paint-In. The upcoming family reunion is expected to draw in over 20,000 attendees. (steeves250.com)
Gary Steeves (steeves250.com)

Gary Steeves has spent most of his life learning about his deep-rooted family history.

"Something's really important here in life and it's about attachments," Gary told Candy. He has traced his own family history all the way to a couple in 18th-century Germany. Now, he estimates there are approximately 200,000 descendants from the couple.

He's organized a Steeves family celebration in New Brunswick. 

He hopes the event will beat the Guinness World Record for the largest family gathering with the same surname.