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Getzelmann Family History

Getzelmann 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: Wesselmann, Edelmann, Engelmann, Gendelman, Hitzemann, Gittelman

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Where is the Getzelmann family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Getzelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzelmann 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 Getzelmann. 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 Getzelmann. For the veterans among your Getzelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzelmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Getzelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Getzelmann in 1966 was 79, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzelmann 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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