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Getzan Family History

Getzan 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: Getman, German, Hetman, Gutman, Gean, Geiman, Goetzman, Gietzen

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Where is the Getzan family from?

You can see how Getzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Getzan family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Getzan's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Getzan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getzan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Getzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Getzan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Getzan. For the veterans among your Getzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Getzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Getzan in 1947 was 51, and 57 in 2004.

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