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Getaw Family History

Getaw 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: Genaw, Gera, Seta, Gean, Gaeta, Gemar, Besaw, Geter, Detar, Gerow

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Where is the Getaw family from?

You can see how Getaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Getaw family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Getaw's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Getaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Getaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Getaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Getaw. For the veterans among your Getaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getaw lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Getaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Getaw in 1949 was 37, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getaw 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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