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Getschman Family History

Getschman 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: Gershman, Reischman, Eschman, Deutschman, Kretschman, Herschman

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Where is the Getschman family from?

You can see how Getschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getschman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getschman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Getschman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Getschman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Getschman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getschman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getschman. 100% of Getschman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Getschman women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Getschman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Getschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getschman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Getschman. 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 100 military records available for the last name Getschman. For the veterans among your Getschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getschman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Getschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Getschman in 1957 was 43, and 97 in 2004.

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