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Gettz Family History

Gettz 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: Gertz, Geltz, Getty, Getto, Gentz, Getz, Getts, Geitz, Metz, Hertz

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Where is the Gettz family from?

You can see how Gettz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gettz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gettz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettz 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 Gettz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettz. 67% of Gettz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gettz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettz were Truck Driver and Box Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Box Maker
    40%

What Gettz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Gettz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gettz. 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 126 military records available for the last name Gettz. For the veterans among your Gettz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gettz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gettz in 1954 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettz 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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