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Gettendorf Family History

Gettendorf 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: Bettendorf, Hattendorf, Mittendorf, Westendorf, Heckendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Gettendorf family from?

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

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gettendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettendorf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gettendorf. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gettendorf. For the veterans among your Gettendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettendorf lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Gettendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gettendorf in 1989 was 80, and 60 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettendorf 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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