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Gettert Family History

Gettert 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: Getter, Mettert, Setter, Ketter, Gitter, Netter, Gantert, Better

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Where is the Gettert family from?

You can see how Gettert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gettert families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gettert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gettert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Gettert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gettert. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gettert. For the veterans among your Gettert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gettert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gettert in 1969 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettert 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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