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Gitsinger Family History

Gitsinger 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: Gittinger, Getsinger, Gettinger, Kissinger, Kittinger, Dissinger

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Where is the Gitsinger family from?

You can see how Gitsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gitsinger family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitsinger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gitsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Gitsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitsinger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gitsinger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gitsinger. For the veterans among your Gitsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitsinger lifespan?

Average Gitsinger life expectancy in 1970 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitsinger 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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