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Getzelman Family History

Getzelman 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: Gendelman, Gittelman, Gitelman, Geiselman, Kesselman, Wesselman

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Where is the Getzelman family from?

You can see how Getzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Getzelman families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Getzelman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Getzelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzelman 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 Getzelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getzelman. 60% of Getzelman 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Sweeper
    20%

What Getzelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Getzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzelman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Getzelman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Getzelman. For the veterans among your Getzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Getzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Getzelman in 1964 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzelman 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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