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Gitting Family History

Gitting Surname Meaning

From Guiting Power or Temple Guiting in Gloucs, recorded as Getinge in 1086, Gutinge, Guyting, Gyting, Gettinge, and Gitting in the 13th century, the place-name reflects a rich linguistic history.

The place-name derives from Old English gyte meaning ‘a pouring forth, a flood,’ combined with the river name-forming suffix -ing. This etymology highlights the geographical and topographical significance of the location.

Today, the name is pronounced /gaitiŋ/, yet the surname maintains the older pronunciation /gɪtiŋ/, showcasing the evolution of language over time.

This variation in pronunciation can provide insights into historical and regional linguistic changes, as well as the influences of local dialects.

For further exploration, see Gitton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gitting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gitting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gitting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gitting families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gitting's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gitting families in 1891.
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In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gitting. 100% of Gitting men worked as a Farmer.

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  • Farmer
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There are 601 census records available for the last name Gitting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gitting census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Gitting. 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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There are 112 military records available for the last name Gitting. For the veterans among your Gitting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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