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Gitman Family History

Gitman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gutman based on the Polish or Ukrainian dialect of Yiddish.

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


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Where is the Gitman family from?

You can see how Gitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gitman families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gitman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gitman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitman 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 Gitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gitman. 100% of Gitman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gitman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitman 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Gitman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gitman. For the veterans among your Gitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gitman in 1948 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitman 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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