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Getschmann Family History

Getschmann 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: Eschmann, Deutschmann, Bethmann, Fleischmann, Frischmann, Deichmann

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Where is the Getschmann family from?

You can see how Getschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getschmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getschmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Getschmann families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Getschmann's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Getschmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getschmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Getschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Help were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getschmann. 43% of Getschmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Getschmann women worked as a Farm Help.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Help
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Help
    100%

What Getschmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Getschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getschmann 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Getschmann. 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 61 military records available for the last name Getschmann. For the veterans among your Getschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getschmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Getschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Getschmann in 1967 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getschmann 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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