This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Getzel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Getzel Family History

Getzel 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: Hetzel, Netzel, Metzel, Etzel, Oetzel, Detzel, Gettel, Genzel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Getzel family from?

You can see how Getzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Getzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Getzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Getzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Getzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getzel. 17% of Getzel men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Getzel | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Getzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Getzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Getzel

Passenger Lists

There are 368 immigration records available for the last name Getzel. 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.

View all Getzel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Getzel. For the veterans among your Getzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Getzel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Getzel family history

Discover More

What is the average Getzel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Getzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Getzel in 1951 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Getzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Getzel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial