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Gettler Family History

Gettler Surname Meaning

German:: probably a variant of Gättler from Middle High German gate ‘companion’; see Gettig

altered form of Swiss German Göttler from a short form of the personal names Gottfried or Gotthard.

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


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Where is the Gettler family from?

You can see how Gettler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Gettler families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gettler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gettler families in 1911.
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What did your Gettler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettler. 16% of Gettler men worked as a Proprietor and 24% of Gettler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettler were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%

What Gettler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gettler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettler 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Gettler. 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 537 military records available for the last name Gettler. For the veterans among your Gettler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gettler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gettler in 1946 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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