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Getteman Family History

Getteman 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: Gettman, Gottman, Letterman, Gentleman, Ketterman, Getman, Gottesman

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Where is the Getteman family from?

You can see how Getteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getteman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getteman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Getteman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Getteman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Getteman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getteman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Getteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getteman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Getteman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Getteman. For the veterans among your Getteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getteman lifespan?

Average Getteman life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getteman 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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