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Gittus Family History

Gittus Surname Meaning

see Gittoes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gittus family from?

You can see how Gittus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gittus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Gittus families living in Worcestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gittus's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gittus families in 1891.
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What did your Gittus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gittus. 100% of Gittus men worked as a Plasterer and 83% of Gittus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

What Gittus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gittus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittus 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Gittus. 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 248 military records available for the last name Gittus. For the veterans among your Gittus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gittus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gittus in 1970 was 59, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittus 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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