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Getterman Family History

Getterman 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Fetterman, Gutterman, Betterman, Westerman

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Where is the Getterman family from?

You can see how Getterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Getterman families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Getterman's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Getterman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Getterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getterman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Getterman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Getterman. For the veterans among your Getterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getterman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Getterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Getterman in 1970 was 69, and 47 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getterman 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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