Getwan Family History

Getwan 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: Getman, German, Hetman, Gowan, Gutman, Gean, Dewan, Geiman, Geelan, Getson

22	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
112	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
13	Census and Voter Lists
2	Member Trees

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Where is the Getwan family from?

You can see how Getwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Getwan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Getwan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Getwan families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getwan 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 Getwan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 13 census records available for the last name Getwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getwan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Getwan. 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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Military Records

There are 112 military records available for the last name Getwan. For the veterans among your Getwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getwan lifespan?

Average Getwan life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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Getwan Surname Meaning

Where is the Getwan family from?

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What is the average Getwan lifespan?

Average Getwan life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

Getwan Family History

Getwan Surname Meaning

151 record(s) for Getwan

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Where is the Getwan family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Getwan lifespan?

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Getwan Surname Meaning

151 record(s) for Getwan

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Where is the Getwan family from?

What Getwan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Getwan family history

What is the average Getwan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Getwan family tree

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