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Gitlis Family History

Gitlis 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: Gillis, Gitlin, Giles, Gatlin, Millis, Lillis, Vitalis, Gimlin, Gilio

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Where is the Gitlis family from?

You can see how Gitlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gitlis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitlis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gitlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitlis 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 Gitlis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Gitlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gitlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitlis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gitlis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gitlis. For the veterans among your Gitlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitlis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gitlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gitlis in 1966 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitlis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitlis 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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