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Getzik Family History

Getzik 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: Gettig, Petrik, Gethin, Getz, Guzik, Gerik, Gettis, Metz, Gornik

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Where is the Getzik family from?

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

What did your Getzik ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Getzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzik 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Getzik. 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 26 military records available for the last name Getzik. For the veterans among your Getzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Getzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Getzik in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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