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Gethner Family History

Gethner 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: Genthner, Methner, Zehner, Metzner, Kettner, Lechner, Gettler, Geter

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Where is the Gethner family from?

You can see how Gethner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gethner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gethner family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gethner's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gethner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gethner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethner 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gethner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gethner. For the veterans among your Gethner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gethner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gethner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gethner in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gethner 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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