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Geters Family History

Geters 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: Peters, Geter, Geers, Gethers, Deters, Gebers, Teters, Peter, Gates

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Where is the Geters family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geters. 60% of Geters men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Geters women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Geters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Geters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geters 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Geters. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geters. For the veterans among your Geters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geters lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Geters in 1960 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geters 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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