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Getzendaner Family History

Getzendaner 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: Gissendanner, Heitzenrater, Metzner, Eisenhauer, Tendler, Gettinger

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Where is the Getzendaner family from?

You can see how Getzendaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzendaner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Getzendaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Getzendaner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Getzendaner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getzendaner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzendaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getzendaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getzendaner. 72% of Getzendaner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Getzendaner women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    72%
  • Geologist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Getzendaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzendaner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Getzendaner. 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 44 military records available for the last name Getzendaner. For the veterans among your Getzendaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzendaner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Getzendaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Getzendaner in 1959 was 56, and 50 in 1998.

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