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Gitzlaff Family History

Gitzlaff 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: Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Tetzlaff, Pritzlaff, Retzlaff, Gatliff, Sielaff

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Where is the Gitzlaff family from?

You can see how Gitzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitzlaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gitzlaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gitzlaff families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gitzlaff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gitzlaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitzlaff 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 Gitzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitzlaff. 43% of Gitzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gitzlaff women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitzlaff were Manager and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Gitzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Gitzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitzlaff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gitzlaff. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gitzlaff. For the veterans among your Gitzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitzlaff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gitzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gitzlaff in 1962 was 73, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitzlaff 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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