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Gitchuway Family History

Gitchuway 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: Hathaway, Ritchey, Mitcham, Witchey, Nitchman, Hitchman, Gitchell

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What did your Gitchuway ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gitchuway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitchuway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gitchuway. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gitchuway. For the veterans among your Gitchuway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitchuway lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Gitchuway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gitchuway in 1988 was 73, and 75 in 1997.

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