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Getzey Family History

Getzey 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, Fetzer, Setzer, Netzer, Metzel, Retzer, Tetley

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Where is the Getzey family from?

You can see how Getzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Getzey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Getzey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Getzey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzey 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 Getzey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Getzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Getzey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Getzey. For the veterans among your Getzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Getzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Getzey in 1966 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzey 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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