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Getaz Family History

Getaz 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: Getz, Metz, Ketz, Netz, Gatz, Gera, Tetz, Seta, Gean, Gaeta

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Where is the Getaz family from?

You can see how Getaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getaz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getaz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Getaz families living in Nevada. This was about 57% of all the recorded Getaz's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Getaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getaz 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 Getaz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Getaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getaz 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Getaz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Getaz. For the veterans among your Getaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getaz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Getaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Getaz in 1962 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getaz 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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