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Gets Family History

Gets 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: Geis, Gess, Gens, Getz, Getts, Reis, Gates, Metz, Lees, Ness

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Where is the Gets family from?

You can see how Gets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gets family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gets families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gets's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gets families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gets 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 Gets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gets. 100% of Gets men worked as a Factory Machinist.

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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

  • Factory Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gets 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Gets. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Gets. For the veterans among your Gets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gets lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Gets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gets in 1975 was 91, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gets 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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