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Getchius Family History

Getchius 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: Goetschius, Eachus, Gelhaus, Getchell, Beckius, Cutchins, Pechous

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Where is the Getchius family from?

You can see how Getchius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchius family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Getchius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Getchius family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Getchius's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Getchius families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getchius 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 Getchius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getchius. 40% of Getchius men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Getchius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Getchius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getchius 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Getchius. 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 98 military records available for the last name Getchius. For the veterans among your Getchius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getchius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Getchius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Getchius in 1964 was 41, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getchius 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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