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Gettell Family History

Gettell 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: Kettell, Gettel, Gesell, Zettel, Hettel, Getter, Getchell, Gatrell

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Where is the Gettell family from?

You can see how Gettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gettell family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gettell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettell 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 Gettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gettell. 100% of Gettell men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Gettell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Gettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gettell. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gettell. For the veterans among your Gettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gettell in 1967 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettell 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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