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Geetter Family History

Geetter 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: Getter, Goetter, Guetter, Geeter, Setter, Ketter, Gitter, Netter

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Where is the Geetter family from?

You can see how Geetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geetter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Geetter families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Geetter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Geetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geetter 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 Geetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geetter. 100% of Geetter women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Geetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Geetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geetter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geetter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Geetter. For the veterans among your Geetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geetter lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Geetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geetter in 1990 was 84, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geetter 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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