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Gettins Family History

Gettins Surname Meaning

see Gethins and Gittings. anglicized reduced form of Mag Eiteagáin see McGettigan.

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


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Where is the Gettins family from?

You can see how Gettins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gettins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Gettins families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gettins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gettins families in 1891.
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What did your Gettins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gettins. 60% of Gettins men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Gettins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettins were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gettins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettins 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Gettins. 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 287 military records available for the last name Gettins. For the veterans among your Gettins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gettins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gettins in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

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