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Gitten Family History

Gitten Surname Meaning

see Gitton. see Gitting.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gitten family from?

You can see how Gitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gitten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gitten families living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gitten's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Gitten families in 1891.
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What did your Gitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitten. 30% of Gitten men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Beauty Parlor Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Gitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitten 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Gitten. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gitten. For the veterans among your Gitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gitten in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitten 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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