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Gitzes Family History

Gitzes 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: Sitzes, Giles, Gates, Gitter, Pitzer, Sitzer, Eitzen, Gietzen, Bitzer

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Where is the Gitzes family from?

You can see how Gitzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitzes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gitzes families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Gitzes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitzes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gitzes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitzes 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 41 census records available for the last name Gitzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitzes 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gitzes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gitzes. For the veterans among your Gitzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitzes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gitzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gitzes in 1973 was 52, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitzes 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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