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Gittans Family History

Gittans 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: Gittins, Gittens, Gittings, Givans, Mittan, Githens, Nitta, Gaetano

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Where is the Gittans family from?

You can see how Gittans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittans family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gittans family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gittans families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gittans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittans 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gittans. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gittans. For the veterans among your Gittans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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