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Getreu Family History

Getreu Name 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: Petre, Gerou, Geter, Getter, Treu, Gere, Gerren, Petrou, Streu

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Where is the Getreu family from?

You can see how Getreu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getreu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Getreu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Getreu families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Getreu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getreu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getreu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getreu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Getreu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Getreu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getreu 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Getreu. 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 771 military records available for the last name Getreu. For the veterans among your Getreu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getreu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Getreu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Getreu in 1964 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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