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Gethen Family History

Gethen Surname Meaning

see Gethin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gethen family from?

You can see how Gethen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gethen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Gethen families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gethen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gethen families in 1891.
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What did your Gethen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gethen. 100% of Gethen men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Gethen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Brickmaker
    15%
  • Hand Press Worker Jewelle
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gethen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethen 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Gethen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gethen. For the veterans among your Gethen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gethen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gethen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gethen in 1974 was 70, and 32 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gethen 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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