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Gitchell Family History

Gitchell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gitchel.

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


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Where is the Gitchell family from?

You can see how Gitchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gitchell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gitchell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gitchell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gitchell 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 Gitchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitchell. 43% of Gitchell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gitchell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitchell were Engineer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Gitchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gitchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitchell 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Gitchell. 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 562 military records available for the last name Gitchell. For the veterans among your Gitchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitchell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gitchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gitchell in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gitchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitchell 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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