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Getzlow Family History

Getzlow 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: Tetlow, Bellow, Kellow, Peplow, Gelo, Betzler, Gottlob, Kozlow

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Getzlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzlow 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 Getzlow. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Getzlow. For the veterans among your Getzlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzlow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1984, in the United States, Getzlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Getzlow in 1958 was 60, and 79 in 1984.

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