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Gettan Family History

Gettan 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: Getman, Gettman, German, Hetman, Cetta, Gutman, Kattan, Gean, Gottman

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Where is the Gettan family from?

You can see how Gettan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gettan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gettan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gettan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettan 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 Gettan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gettan. 50% of Gettan men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gettan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gettan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gettan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gettan. For the veterans among your Gettan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Gettan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gettan in 1982 was 88, and 17 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettan 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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