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Gittschlag Family History

Gittschlag 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: Siedschlag, Gottschling, Rumschlag, Gottschalk, Schlag, Gottsch

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Where is the Gittschlag family from?

You can see how Gittschlag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittschlag family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gittschlag families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Gittschlag families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gittschlag's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gittschlag families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gittschlag 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 26 census records available for the last name Gittschlag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittschlag 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gittschlag. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gittschlag. For the veterans among your Gittschlag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittschlag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Gittschlag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gittschlag in 1968 was 71, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gittschlag 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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