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Jit Family History

Jit Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ji, Jin, Jia, Jim, Sit, Qiu, Li, Kim, Im, Yi

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jit 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Jit. 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 167 military records available for the last name Jit. For the veterans among your Jit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jit lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Jit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jit in 1987 was 79, and 35 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jit 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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