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Getzi Family History

Getzi 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: Getz, Metz, Ketz, Netz, Ghezzi, Gatz, Tetz, Sethi, Gertz, Letz

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Where is the Getzi family from?

You can see how Getzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Getzi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Getzi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Getzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Getzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzi 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Getzi. 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 27 military records available for the last name Getzi. For the veterans among your Getzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzi lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Getzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Getzi in 1982 was 61, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzi 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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