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Gittelson Family History

Gittelson 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: Kittelson, Gittleson, Gittelman, Patterson, Michelson, Catterson

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Where is the Gittelson family from?

You can see how Gittelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Gittelson families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gittelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gittelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittelson 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 Gittelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gittelson. 34% of Gittelson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gittelson women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Broker
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gittelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Gittelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittelson 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Gittelson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Gittelson. For the veterans among your Gittelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gittelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gittelson in 1963 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittelson 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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