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Gitzing Family History

Gitzing 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: Gilling, Gittings, Girling, Gutting, Witting, Getting, Giesing

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Where is the Gitzing family from?

You can see how Gitzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitzing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gitzing family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitzing's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gitzing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitzing 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 26 census records available for the last name Gitzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitzing 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gitzing. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gitzing. For the veterans among your Gitzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitzing lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Gitzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gitzing in 1976 was 84, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitzing 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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