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Gettlefinger Family History

Gettlefinger 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: Gettelfinger, Gettinger, Ettlinger, Gittinger, Pettinger, Bettinger

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Where is the Gettlefinger family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettlefinger 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 Gettlefinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gettlefinger. 100% of Gettlefinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gettlefinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettlefinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gettlefinger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gettlefinger. For the veterans among your Gettlefinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettlefinger lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Gettlefinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gettlefinger in 1988 was 28, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettlefinger 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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