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Getzman Family History

Getzman 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: Goetzman, Getman, Gettman, Gutzman, German, Kietzman, Hetman, Gutman

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Where is the Getzman family from?

You can see how Getzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Getzman families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Getzman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getzman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Getzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Getzman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Getzman. For the veterans among your Getzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Getzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Getzman in 1963 was 66, and 99 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzman 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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