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Getley Family History

Getley Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Gatley.

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


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Where is the Getley family from?

You can see how Getley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Getley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Getley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Getley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Getley families in 1891.
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What did your Getley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Getley. 90% of Getley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Getley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getley 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Getley. 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 124 military records available for the last name Getley. For the veterans among your Getley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Getley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Getley in 1972 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getley 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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