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Getner Family History

Getner 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: Geter, Getter, Fetner, Geitner, Gepner, Gegner, Gerner, Gertner

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Where is the Getner family from?

You can see how Getner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Getner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Getner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Getner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getner 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 Getner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getner. 31% of Getner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Getner women worked as a Packer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Getner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Getner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Getner. 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 137 military records available for the last name Getner. For the veterans among your Getner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Getner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Getner in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Getner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getner 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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