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Getzendanner Family History

Getzendanner 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: Gissendanner, Gunzenhauser, Heitzenrater, Gettelfinger, Tanner

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Where is the Getzendanner family from?

You can see how Getzendanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzendanner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Getzendanner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Getzendanner families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Getzendanner's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Getzendanner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzendanner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Getzendanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getzendanner. 100% of Getzendanner men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Getzendanner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Getzendanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzendanner 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Getzendanner. 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 138 military records available for the last name Getzendanner. For the veterans among your Getzendanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzendanner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Getzendanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Getzendanner in 1959 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzendanner 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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