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Gittel Family History

Gittel 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: Gitter, Tittel, Kittel, Mittel, Rittel, Bittel, Zittel, Gettel

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Where is the Gittel family from?

You can see how Gittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gittel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gittel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gittel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittel 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 Gittel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gittel. 25% of Gittel men worked as a Plumber and 50% of Gittel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gittel were Farm Helper and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gittel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Gittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittel 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Gittel. 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 169 military records available for the last name Gittel. For the veterans among your Gittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gittel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gittel in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittel 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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