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Getzoff Family History

Getzoff 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: Gerloff, Petroff, Tetzloff, Detloff, Retzloff, Neuhoff, Goff, Egloff

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Where is the Getzoff family from?

You can see how Getzoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Getzoff families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Getzoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Getzoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzoff 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 Getzoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getzoff. 48% of Getzoff men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Getzoff women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getzoff were Attorney and Clerk.

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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
    48%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Attorney
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Getzoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Getzoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzoff 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Getzoff. 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 150 military records available for the last name Getzoff. For the veterans among your Getzoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Getzoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Getzoff in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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