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Getnis Family History

Getnis 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: Genis, Gettis, Dennis, Benis, Pettis, Kennis, Genin, Tennis, Geis

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Where is the Getnis family from?

You can see how Getnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Getnis family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Getnis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Getnis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Getnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getnis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Getnis. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Getnis. For the veterans among your Getnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getnis lifespan?

Average Getnis life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getnis 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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