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Gittermann Family History

Gittermann 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: Kitterman, Gittelman, Bitterman, Gutterman, Biedermann, Ostermann

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Where is the Gittermann family from?

You can see how Gittermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gittermann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gittermann families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gittermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gittermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gittermann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gittermann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Gittermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittermann 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gittermann. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gittermann. For the veterans among your Gittermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittermann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gittermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gittermann in 1967 was 68, and 77 in 1999.

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