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Getten Family History

Getten Surname Meaning

see Gethin and Gitton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Getten family from?

You can see how Getten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Getten families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Getten's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Getten families in 1891.
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What did your Getten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getten. 17% of Getten 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
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Getten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getten 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 Getten. 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 118 military records available for the last name Getten. For the veterans among your Getten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getten lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Getten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Getten in 1958 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getten 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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