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Gettman Family History

Gettman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gettmann: variant of German and Swiss German Göttmann or Goettmann a variant of Gottmann (see Gottman).

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


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Where is the Gettman family from?

You can see how Gettman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gettman families living in Kent. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gettman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gettman families in 1891.
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What did your Gettman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettman. 25% of Gettman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Gettman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettman were Janitor and Owner Manager.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Owner Manager
    10%

What Gettman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettman 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Gettman. 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 572 military records available for the last name Gettman. For the veterans among your Gettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gettman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gettman in 1956 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettman 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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