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Getzlaff Family History

Getzlaff 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: Tetzlaff, Retzlaff, Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Wenzlaff, Dettlaff, Tetzloff

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Where is the Getzlaff family from?

You can see how Getzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getzlaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Getzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Getzlaff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Getzlaff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Getzlaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getzlaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getzlaff. 64% of Getzlaff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Getzlaff women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getzlaff were Foreman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    64%
  • Template Maker
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Getzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getzlaff 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Getzlaff. 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 133 military records available for the last name Getzlaff. For the veterans among your Getzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getzlaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Getzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Getzlaff in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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