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Jit Family History

Jit Name 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: Ji, Jin, Jia, Jim, Sit, Qiu, Li, Kim, Im, Yi

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Where is the Jit family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jit 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 Jit ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jit ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jit 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Jit. 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 167 military records available for the last name Jit. For the veterans among your Jit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jit lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Jit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jit in 1987 was 79, and 35 in 2000.

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