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Gitt Family History

Gitt Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a shortened form of a surname beginning with Gitt- such as Gittinger. English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gitt family from?

You can see how Gitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Gitt families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gitt families in 1891.
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What did your Gitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gitt. 100% of Gitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitt 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Gitt. 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 376 military records available for the last name Gitt. For the veterans among your Gitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gitt in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitt 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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