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Gitch Family History

Gitch 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: Fitch, Ritch, Mitch, Kitch, Gatch, Gotch, Ditch, Litch, Hitch, Rich

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Where is the Gitch family from?

You can see how Gitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gitch family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gitch's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gitch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitch. 43% of Gitch men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gitch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitch were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Gitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Gitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gitch. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gitch. For the veterans among your Gitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitch lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gitch in 1945 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitch 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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