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Getgen Family History

Getgen 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: Gergen, Bergen, Eggen, Engen, Gilgen, Regen, Geffen, Bestgen, Heggen

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Where is the Getgen family from?

You can see how Getgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Getgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Getgen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Getgen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Getgen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getgen 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 Getgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getgen. 100% of Getgen 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 446 census records available for the last name Getgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getgen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Getgen. 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 347 military records available for the last name Getgen. For the veterans among your Getgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Getgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Getgen in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getgen 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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