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Getsoff Family History

Getsoff 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: Getson, Gerloff, Petroff, Detloff, Neuhoff, Goff, Egloff, Medoff

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Where is the Getsoff family from?

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

There are 44 census records available for the last name Getsoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getsoff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Getsoff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Getsoff. For the veterans among your Getsoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getsoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Getsoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Getsoff in 1969 was 39, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getsoff 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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