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Getsinger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Götzinger (see Goetzinger ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gettinger, Letsinger, Geisinger, Goetzinger, Betsinger, Gelsinger

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Where is the Getsinger family from?

You can see how Getsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getsinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Getsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Getsinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Getsinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Getsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getsinger. 37% of Getsinger men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Getsinger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getsinger were Delivery Salesman and Instructor. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Delivery Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Instructor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Getsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getsinger 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Getsinger. 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 464 military records available for the last name Getsinger. For the veterans among your Getsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getsinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Getsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Getsinger in 1955 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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