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Gettemeier Family History

Gettemeier 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: Reitmeier, Bultemeier, Berkemeier, Sultemeier, Tegtmeier, Gatzemeyer

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Where is the Gettemeier family from?

You can see how Gettemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gettemeier families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettemeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gettemeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettemeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gettemeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gettemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettemeier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gettemeier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gettemeier. For the veterans among your Gettemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettemeier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gettemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gettemeier in 1961 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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