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Gitlan Family History

Gitlan 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: Gillan, Gitlin, Titman, Gatlin, Millan, Milan, Gutman, Gillen

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Where is the Gitlan family from?

You can see how Gitlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gitlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gitlan families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gitlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gitlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitlan 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 Gitlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitlan. 100% of Gitlan women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gitlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Gitlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitlan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gitlan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gitlan. For the veterans among your Gitlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Gitlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gitlan in 1963 was 72, and 94 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitlan 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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