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Gillitzer Family History

Gillitzer Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gillitzer family from?

You can see how Gillitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gillitzer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gillitzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gillitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillitzer 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 Gillitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillitzer. 39% of Gillitzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

What Gillitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Gillitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillitzer 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gillitzer. 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 580 military records available for the last name Gillitzer. For the veterans among your Gillitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillitzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gillitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gillitzer in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillitzer 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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