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Gitlitz Family History

Gitlitz Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Gitle a pet form of Gute .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gitlin, Giltz, Gitto, Gillett, Klitz, Giblin, Gillig, Gintz, Gerlitz

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Where is the Gitlitz family from?

You can see how Gitlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitlitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gitlitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gitlitz families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitlitz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gitlitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitlitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gitlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitlitz. 30% of Gitlitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gitlitz women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Chauffer
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Gitlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Gitlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitlitz 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Gitlitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Gitlitz. For the veterans among your Gitlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitlitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gitlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gitlitz in 1962 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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