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Getliff Family History

Getliff Surname Meaning

see Gatcliffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Getliff family from?

You can see how Getliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getliff family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Getliff families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Getliff's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Getliff families in 1891.
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What did your Getliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Getliff. 78% of Getliff 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
    78%
  • Tailoress Machinist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Getliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getliff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Getliff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Getliff. For the veterans among your Getliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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