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Getchel Family History

Getchel 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: Getchell, Gatchel, Ketchel, Gitchel, Letcher, Reichel, Eichel

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Where is the Getchel family from?

You can see how Getchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Getchel family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Getchel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Getchel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getchel 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 Getchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getchel. 30% of Getchel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Getchel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getchel were Bartender and Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Bartender
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Getchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getchel 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Getchel. 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 258 military records available for the last name Getchel. For the veterans among your Getchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getchel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Getchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Getchel in 1955 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getchel 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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