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Gittrich Family History

Gittrich 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: Dittrich, Dietrich, Gingrich, Wittich, Goldrich, Wittrock, Buttrick

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Where is the Gittrich family from?

You can see how Gittrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gittrich families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittrich's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gittrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gittrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittrich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gittrich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gittrich. For the veterans among your Gittrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittrich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gittrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gittrich in 1960 was 49, and 58 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittrich 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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