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Gitnik Family History

Gitnik 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: Zitnik, Gornik, Kotnik, Niznik, Mitnick, Hutnik, Gitlin, Litwin, Zink

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Where is the Gitnik family from?

You can see how Gitnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gitnik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gitnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitnik 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 Gitnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitnik. 100% of Gitnik men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Gitnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gitnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitnik 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gitnik. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gitnik. For the veterans among your Gitnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitnik lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Gitnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gitnik in 1980 was 94, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitnik 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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