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Geth Family History

Geth 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: Seth, Guth, Beth, Neth, Gath, Meth, Peth, Gaeth, Goth, Greth

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Where is the Geth family from?

You can see how Geth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Geth family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geth's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geth 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 Geth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geth. 100% of Geth men worked as a Watchmaker.

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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

  • Watchmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Geth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geth 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Geth. 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 221 military records available for the last name Geth. For the veterans among your Geth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geth lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Geth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geth in 1981 was 89, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geth 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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