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Gaitanis Family History

Gaitanis 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: Galanis, Gaitan, Gaetani, Gaetano, Gaines, Alanis, Stanis, Vitalis

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Where is the Gaitanis family from?

You can see how Gaitanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaitanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaitanis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gaitanis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gaitanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaitanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaitanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Produce Dealer and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaitanis. 100% of Gaitanis men worked as a Produce Dealer and 100% of Gaitanis women worked as a Stengrapher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Produce Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gaitanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaitanis 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Gaitanis. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gaitanis. For the veterans among your Gaitanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaitanis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gaitanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gaitanis in 1963 was 64, and 58 in 2004.

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