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Gmitter Family History

Gmitter Surname Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia): from the personal name Gmiter a local variant of Dmytro.

Rusyn (and Ukrainian) equivalent to Greek Dēmētrios.

(see Dimitris).

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


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Where is the Gmitter family from?

You can see how Gmitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gmitter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gmitter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gmitter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gmitter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gmitter families in 1920.
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What did your Gmitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gmitter. 43% of Gmitter men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gmitter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gmitter were New Worker and Maid.

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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%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Spinner
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Gmitter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Gmitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmitter 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Gmitter. 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 154 military records available for the last name Gmitter. For the veterans among your Gmitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmitter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gmitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gmitter in 1956 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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