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Gette Family History

Gette Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gethe unrounded form of Göde see Goede

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gette family from?

You can see how Gette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gette families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Gette's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Gette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gette 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 Gette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gette. 33% of Gette men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gette women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gette were Clerk and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gette 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Gette. 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 465 military records available for the last name Gette. For the veterans among your Gette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gette in 1965 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gette 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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