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You can see how Gitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitton families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 5 Gitton families living in Shropshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gitton's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Gitton families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Gitton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitton 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Gitton. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gitton. For the veterans among your Gitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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