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Gittigan Family History

Gittigan 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: Gilligan, Rattigan, Gittinger, Mittman, Sittig, Rittman, Gavigan

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Where is the Gittigan family from?

You can see how Gittigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gittigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gittigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gittigan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Gittigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittigan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gittigan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gittigan. For the veterans among your Gittigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittigan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittigan 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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