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Gittleman Family History

Gittleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Gittelman.

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


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Where is the Gittleman family from?

You can see how Gittleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gittleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gittleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Gittleman families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gittleman's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Gittleman families in 1880.
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What did your Gittleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gittleman. 18% of Gittleman men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Gittleman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gittleman were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Cutter
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Gittleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gittleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gittleman 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Gittleman. 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 457 military records available for the last name Gittleman. For the veterans among your Gittleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gittleman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gittleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gittleman in 1952 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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