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Getzewich Family History

Getzewich 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: Gerberich, Petefish, Hemmerich, Teich, Gleich, Streich, Emmerich

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Where is the Getzewich family from?

You can see how Getzewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzewich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Getzewich family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzewich's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Getzewich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Getzewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzewich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Getzewich. 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 51 military records available for the last name Getzewich. For the veterans among your Getzewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzewich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Getzewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Getzewich in 1973 was 88, and 75 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getzewich 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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