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Gittis Family History

Gittis 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: Gattis, Gettis, Gittins, Gitter, Sittig, Pettis, Mitts, Gittings

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Where is the Gittis family from?

You can see how Gittis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gittis families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Gittis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gittis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gittis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Gittis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gittis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gittis. For the veterans among your Gittis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gittis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gittis in 1963 was 44, and 40 in 2003.

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