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Gitson Family History

Gitson 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: Hitson, Getson, Kitson, Ritson, Gilson, Gatson, Gibson, Gipson

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Where is the Gitson family from?

You can see how Gitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gitson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Gitson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gitson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gitson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitson 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 Gitson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitson. 27% of Gitson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gitson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitson were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Gitson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitson 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Gitson. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gitson. For the veterans among your Gitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gitson in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitson 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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