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Gitzel Family History

Gitzel 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: Ritzel, Nitzel, Mitzel, Ditzel, Witzel, Eitel, Giesel, Gitter, Giebel

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Where is the Gitzel family from?

You can see how Gitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gitzel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gitzel families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitzel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gitzel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitzel 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 Gitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitzel. 100% of Gitzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Gitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitzel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gitzel. 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 Gitzel. For the veterans among your Gitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Gitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gitzel in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitzel 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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