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Gitnick Family History

Gitnick 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: Mitnick, Lipnick, Winnick, Garnick, Minick, Pinnick, Zitnik, Minnick

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Where is the Gitnick family from?

You can see how Gitnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gitnick families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gitnick's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gitnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitnick 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 Gitnick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Gitnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Gitnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitnick 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gitnick. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gitnick. For the veterans among your Gitnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gitnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gitnick in 1965 was 58, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitnick 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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