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Getlin Family History

Getlin 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: Gatlin, Gelin, Gitlin, Gethin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Getlin family from?

You can see how Getlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Getlin families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Getlin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Getlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getlin 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 Getlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getlin. 29% of Getlin men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Getlin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getlin were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Getlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Getlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getlin 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Getlin. 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 65 military records available for the last name Getlin. For the veterans among your Getlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Getlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Getlin in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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