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Gitts Family History

Gitts 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: Mitts, Witts, Gitt, Kitts, Gotts, Gitto, Fitts, Pitts, Gatts, Getts

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Where is the Gitts family from?

You can see how Gitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gitts family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gitts's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gitts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitts 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 Gitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitts. 100% of Gitts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gitts women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Gitts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Gitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitts 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gitts. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gitts. For the veterans among your Gitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitts lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Gitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gitts in 1978 was 75, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitts 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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