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Gitner Family History

Gitner 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: Gitter, Geitner, Giltner, Kitner, Eitner, Bitner, Ritner, Pitner

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Where is the Gitner family from?

You can see how Gitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gitner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gitner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitner 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 Gitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Stand and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitner. 100% of Gitner men worked as a Paper Stand and 100% of Gitner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Paper Stand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Gitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitner 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gitner. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gitner. For the veterans among your Gitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gitner in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitner 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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