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Gettelson Family History

Gettelson 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: Petterson, Kittelson, Bertelson, Peterson, Patterson, Engelson

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Where is the Gettelson family from?

You can see how Gettelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gettelson families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gettelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gettelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettelson 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 110 census records available for the last name Gettelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettelson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gettelson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gettelson. For the veterans among your Gettelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettelson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gettelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gettelson in 1969 was 73, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettelson 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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