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Giter Family History

Giter 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: Gitter, Geter, Hiter, Gier, Liter, Ginter, Riter, Giger, Gaiter

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Where is the Giter family from?

You can see how Giter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giter families living in Maryland. This was about 15% of all the recorded Giter's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Giter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giter 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 Giter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giter. 43% of Giter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Giter women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giter were Piano Regulator and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Piano Regulator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Giter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Giter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giter 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Giter. 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 23 military records available for the last name Giter. For the veterans among your Giter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giter lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Giter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Giter in 1980 was 70, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giter 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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