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Getscher Family History

Getscher 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: Metscher, Letcher, Kutscher, Ketcher, Reuscher, Kerscher, Herscher

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Where is the Getscher family from?

You can see how Getscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Getscher family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Getscher's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Getscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getscher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Getscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getscher 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Getscher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Getscher. For the veterans among your Getscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Getscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Getscher in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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