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Gitsham Family History

Gitsham Surname Meaning

from Gittisham (Devon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gitsham family from?

You can see how Gitsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitsham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gitsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Gitsham families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gitsham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gitsham families in 1891.
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What did your Gitsham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gitsham. 28% of Gitsham men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Gitsham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitsham were Postman and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • General Labourer Heavy Work
    19%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%
  • Postman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Cafe Waitress
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gitsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitsham 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Gitsham. 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 269 military records available for the last name Gitsham. For the veterans among your Gitsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitsham lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Gitsham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gitsham in 1953 was 39, and 76 in 2002.

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