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Gettmann Family History

Gettmann 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, Dettmann, Guttmann, Gottman, Bethmann, Heitmann, Wittmann

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Where is the Gettmann family from?

You can see how Gettmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Gettmann families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gettmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gettmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettmann 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 Gettmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gettmann. 72% of Gettmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Gettmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Gettmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettmann 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Gettmann. 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 248 military records available for the last name Gettmann. For the veterans among your Gettmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gettmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gettmann in 1966 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettmann 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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