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Gitelman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gittelman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gittelman, Gabelman, Eidelman, Gelman, Litman, German, Milman

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Where is the Gitelman family from?

You can see how Gitelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gitelman families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gitelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gitelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gitelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitelman. 78% of Gitelman men worked as a Furrier. .

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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

  • Furrier
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Gitelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitelman 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Gitelman. 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 91 military records available for the last name Gitelman. For the veterans among your Gitelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitelman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gitelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gitelman in 1961 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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