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Getmann Family History

Getmann 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: Gutmann, Getman, Germann, German, Germain, Ehmann, Hetman, Lehmann

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Where is the Getmann family from?

You can see how Getmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Getmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Getmann family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Getmann's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Getmann families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Getmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getmann 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Getmann. 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 7 military records available for the last name Getmann. For the veterans among your Getmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getmann lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getmann 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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