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Gitkin Family History

Gitkin 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: Itkin, Witkin, Gutkin, Gitlin, Pitkin, Litwin, Gatlin, Botkin, Mirkin

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Where is the Gitkin family from?

You can see how Gitkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gitkin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gitkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gitkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitkin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gitkin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gitkin. For the veterans among your Gitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitkin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gitkin in 1975 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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