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Gethman Family History

Gethman Surname 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: Guthman, Gathman, Rethman, Getman, Gettman, Gehman, German, Rothman

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Where is the Gethman family from?

You can see how Gethman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gethman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Gethman families living in Iowa. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gethman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gethman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gethman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gethman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gethman. 100% of Gethman women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gethman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Gethman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gethman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Gethman. For the veterans among your Gethman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gethman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Gethman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gethman in 1967 was 82, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gethman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gethman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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