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Gitlow Family History

Gitlow 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: Gillow, Gielow, Titlow, Glow, Willow, Bilow, Gitto, Catlow, Gitlin

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Where is the Gitlow family from?

You can see how Gitlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gitlow families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gitlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gitlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gitlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitlow. 100% of Gitlow men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gitlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitlow 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gitlow. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gitlow. For the veterans among your Gitlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gitlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gitlow in 1965 was 74, and 97 in 2001.

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