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Getler Family History

Getler 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: Geller, Betler, Gettler, Geter, Getter, Geiler, Gehler, Gertler

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Where is the Getler family from?

You can see how Getler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Getler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Getler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Getler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getler 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 Getler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getler. 15% of Getler men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Getler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getler were Farmer and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Sales Clerk
    23%

What Getler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Getler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getler 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Getler. 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 165 military records available for the last name Getler. For the veterans among your Getler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Getler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Getler in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getler 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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