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Gettleman Family History

Gettleman 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: Gentleman, Gittleman, Gettman, Gerleman, Mittleman, Eshleman, Goleman

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Where is the Gettleman family from?

You can see how Gettleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettleman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Gettleman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettleman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gettleman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettleman 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 Gettleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettleman. 26% of Gettleman men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Gettleman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettleman were Farmer and Bookeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Furrier
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Bookeeper
    19%

What Gettleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gettleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettleman 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Gettleman. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gettleman. For the veterans among your Gettleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettleman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gettleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gettleman in 1961 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettleman 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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