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Getraer Family History

Getraer 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: Georger, Germer, Gettler, Geter, Getter, Gerber, Gerger, Gerner

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Where is the Getraer family from?

You can see how Getraer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getraer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Getraer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Getraer family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Getraer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Getraer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Getraer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getraer 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 Getraer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Getraer. For the veterans among your Getraer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getraer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Getraer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Getraer in 1965 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getraer 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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