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Gitterman Family History

Gitterman 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: Kitterman, Gittelman, Bitterman, Gutterman, Letterman, Batterman

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Where is the Gitterman family from?

You can see how Gitterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gitterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Gitterman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gitterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gitterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitterman 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 Gitterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitterman. 59% of Gitterman men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Gitterman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitterman were Butcher and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    59%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Butcher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Gitterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Gitterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitterman 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Gitterman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gitterman. For the veterans among your Gitterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitterman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gitterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gitterman in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitterman 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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