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Gittner Family History

Gittner 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, Rittner, Kittner, Grittner, Giltner, Ittner, Wittner, Sittner

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Where is the Gittner family from?

You can see how Gittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Gittner family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gittner families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittner 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 453 census records available for the last name Gittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittner 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gittner. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gittner. For the veterans among your Gittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gittner in 1966 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittner 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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