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Gittess Family History

Gittess 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: Gittens, Gitter, Witters, Gittins, Githens, Bitters, Giles, Gates

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Where is the Gittess family from?

You can see how Gittess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gittess family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gittess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittess 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 22 census records available for the last name Gittess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittess 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gittess. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gittess. For the veterans among your Gittess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittess lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gittess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gittess in 1968 was 59, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittess 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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