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Getchman Family History

Getchman 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: Guthman, Reichman, Teachman, Gathman, Rethman, Weichman, Getman

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Where is the Getchman family from?

You can see how Getchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Getchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Getchman families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Getchman's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Getchman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Getchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getchman. 50% of Getchman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Getchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Getchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getchman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Getchman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Getchman. For the veterans among your Getchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getchman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Getchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Getchman in 1973 was 87, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Getchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getchman 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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