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Gitis Family History

Gitis 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: Giles, Gates, Gioia, Matis, Artis, Gips, Titus, Mitts, Riis, Geis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitis 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 Gitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitis. 100% of Gitis women worked as a Tailor.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitis 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gitis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gitis. For the veterans among your Gitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gitis in 1967 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitis 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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