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Gitlin Family History

Gitlin Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Gitlin family from?

You can see how Gitlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gitlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gitlin families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gitlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gitlin families in 1911.
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What did your Gitlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gitlin. 23% of Gitlin men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Gitlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gitlin were Lawyer and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Gitlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gitlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gitlin. 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 699 military records available for the last name Gitlin. For the veterans among your Gitlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gitlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gitlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gitlin in 1957 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gitlin 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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