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Getschal Family History

Getschal 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: Gotschall, Letsch, Fetsch, Gottschalk, Metsch, Ketcham, Peschel

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Where is the Getschal family from?

You can see how Getschal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getschal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Getschal families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Getschal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Getschal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getschal 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 17 census records available for the last name Getschal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getschal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Getschal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Getschal. For the veterans among your Getschal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getschal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Getschal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Getschal in 1978 was 87, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getschal 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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