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Getzschmann Family History

Getzschmann 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: Eschmann, Deutschmann, Bethmann, Fleischmann, Frischmann, Deichmann

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Where is the Getzschmann family from?

You can see how Getzschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzschmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Getzschmann families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzschmann's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Getzschmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzschmann 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 Getzschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getzschmann. 100% of Getzschmann men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Getzschmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Getzschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzschmann 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Getzschmann. 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 15 military records available for the last name Getzschmann. For the veterans among your Getzschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzschmann lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Getzschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Getzschmann in 1986 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzschmann 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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