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Getherton Family History

Getherton 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: Netherton, Etherton, Weatherton, Betterton, Atherton, Tetterton

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Where is the Getherton family from?

You can see how Getherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getherton family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Getherton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Getherton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Getherton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Getherton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Getherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getherton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Getherton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Getherton. For the veterans among your Getherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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