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Getcher Family History

Getcher 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: Letcher, Ketcher, Gotcher, Betcher, Becher, Belcher, Witcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Getcher family from?

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

There are 219 census records available for the last name Getcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getcher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Getcher. 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 17 military records available for the last name Getcher. For the veterans among your Getcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Getcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Getcher in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getcher 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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