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Githens Family History

Githens Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Gittings.

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


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Where is the Githens family from?

You can see how Githens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Githens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Githens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Githens families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Githens's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Githens families in 1911.
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What did your Githens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Githens. 18% of Githens men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Githens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Githens were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Githens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Githens 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Githens. 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 923 military records available for the last name Githens. For the veterans among your Githens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Githens lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Githens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Githens in 1942 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Githens 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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