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Gittemeier Family History

Gittemeier Surname Meaning

Probably from North German Gietemeier: occupational name for a farmer who grew a type of grain (cow wheat Orthisis) from Middle Low German gīt.

Alternatively, it could be a distinguishing name from a short form of the medieval personal name Aegidius (see Giles).

The suffix meier (see Meyer) adds to its meaning as well.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Gittemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Gittemeier families living in Missouri. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gittemeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gittemeier families in 1920.
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What did your Gittemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gittemeier. 80% of Gittemeier men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Gittemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittemeier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gittemeier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gittemeier. For the veterans among your Gittemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittemeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gittemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gittemeier in 1962 was 55, and 96 in 2004.

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