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Getzie Family History

Getzie 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: Geddie, Benzie, Elzie, Gettig, Metze, Gethin, Gebbie, Petrie, Getz

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Where is the Getzie family from?

You can see how Getzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Getzie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Getzie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Getzie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzie 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 Getzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getzie. 100% of Getzie 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 141 census records available for the last name Getzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzie 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 Getzie. 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 55 military records available for the last name Getzie. For the veterans among your Getzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Getzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Getzie in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzie 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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