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Gittles Family History

Gittles 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: Gittler, Littles, Kittles, Giles, Little, Gitter, Gettler, Kittler

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Where is the Gittles family from?

You can see how Gittles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gittles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Gittles families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gittles families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittles 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 Gittles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gittles. 100% of Gittles women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gittles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittles 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gittles. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gittles. For the veterans among your Gittles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittles lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Gittles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gittles in 1981 was 24, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittles 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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