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Gitow Family History

Gitow 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: Vito, Ito, Aiton, Tito, Giro, Goto, Zito, Girton, Glow, Gerow

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Where is the Gitow family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitow. 100% of Gitow 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 Gitow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gitow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitow 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gitow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gitow. For the veterans among your Gitow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Gitow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gitow in 1970 was 73, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitow 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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