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Gettelinger Family History

Gettelinger 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: Gettelfinger, Gettinger, Ettlinger, Kitelinger, Gittinger, Pettinger

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Where is the Gettelinger family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gettelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettelinger 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 Gettelinger. 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 Gettelinger. For the veterans among your Gettelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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