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Githert Family History

Githert 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: Gilbert, Gitter, Gaither, Gathers, Bither, Eichert, Goshert, Gimbert

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Where is the Githert family from?

You can see how Githert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Githert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Githert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Githert families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Githert's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Githert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Githert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Githert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Githert. 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 1 military records available for the last name Githert. For the veterans among your Githert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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