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Getzmeyer Family History

Getzmeyer 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: Gatzemeyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Altmeyer, Rothmeyer, Sellmeyer

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Where is the Getzmeyer family from?

You can see how Getzmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Getzmeyer family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzmeyer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Getzmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Getzmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzmeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Getzmeyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Getzmeyer. For the veterans among your Getzmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzmeyer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Getzmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Getzmeyer in 1982 was 71, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzmeyer 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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