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Gittin Family History

Gittin 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: Gitlin, Gittins, Litwin, Gatlin, Gitter, Ditton, Litton, Gritton

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Where is the Gittin family from?

You can see how Gittin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gittin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gittin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gittin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittin 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 Gittin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Secretary was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gittin. 100% of Gittin men worked as a Chartered Secretary.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Secretary
    100%

What Gittin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Gittin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Gittin. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gittin. For the veterans among your Gittin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gittin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gittin in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittin 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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