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Getselman Family History

Getselman 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: Geiselman, Kesselman, Wesselman, Gendelman, Gunselman, Esselman

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Where is the Getselman family from?

You can see how Getselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Getselman families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Getselman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Getselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getselman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getselman. 100% of Getselman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Getselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getselman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Getselman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Getselman. For the veterans among your Getselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getselman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Getselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Getselman in 1967 was 70, and 48 in 1985.

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