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Gits Family History

Gits 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: Gips, Gitt, Gies, Gill, Giles, Gates, Vito, Ito, Lis, Biss

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Where is the Gits family from?

You can see how Gits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gits families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gits's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gits ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gits. 100% of Gits women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Gits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gits 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Gits. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 627 military records available for the last name Gits. For the veterans among your Gits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gits lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gits in 1964 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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