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Getlinger Family History

Getlinger 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: Gettinger, Getsinger, Gittinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Gehringer

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Where is the Getlinger family from?

You can see how Getlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getlinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Getlinger families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Getlinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Getlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Getlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getlinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Getlinger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Getlinger. For the veterans among your Getlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getlinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Getlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Getlinger in 1967 was 71, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getlinger 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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