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Gitschier Family History

Gitschier 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: Litscher, Witcher, Pitcher, Tischler, Schier, Kutscher, Tritschler

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Where is the Gitschier family from?

You can see how Gitschier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitschier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gitschier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gitschier families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitschier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gitschier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Gitschier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitschier 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gitschier. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gitschier. For the veterans among your Gitschier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitschier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gitschier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gitschier in 1963 was 86, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitschier 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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