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Gethew Family History

Gethew 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: Mathew, Geter, Getter, Lehew, Goethe, Genther, Methe, Bethel, Genthe

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Where is the Gethew family from?

You can see how Gethew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gethew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gethew families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gethew's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Gethew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gethew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethew 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 Gethew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gethew. For the veterans among your Gethew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gethew lifespan?

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