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Gilitz Family History

Gilitz Surname 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: Giltz, Gitlitz, Goltz, Glatz, Biltz, Garlitz, Gritz, Wiltz, Diltz

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Where is the Gilitz family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gilitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilitz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gilitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gilitz. For the veterans among your Gilitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Gilitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gilitz in 1969 was 96, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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