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Getzler Family History

Getzler 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: Betzler, Gettler, Metzler, Gutzler, Etzler, Wetzler, Hetzler, Setzler

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Where is the Getzler family from?

You can see how Getzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Getzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Getzler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Getzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzler 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 Getzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getzler. 100% of Getzler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Getzler women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Getzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Getzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzler 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Getzler. 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 102 military records available for the last name Getzler. For the veterans among your Getzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Getzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Getzler in 1964 was 94, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzler 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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