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Getch Family History

Getch 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: Ketch, Gesch, Gatch, Gotch, Petch, Fetch, Pech, Fitch, Bench, Mech

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Where is the Getch family from?

You can see how Getch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Getch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Getch families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Getch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Getch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getch 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 Getch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Getch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getch 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Getch. 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 73 military records available for the last name Getch. For the veterans among your Getch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Getch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Getch in 1966 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getch 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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