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Gettle Family History

Gettle Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gettel.

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


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Where is the Gettle family from?

You can see how Gettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gettle families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gettle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gettle families in 1891.
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What did your Gettle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gettle. 100% of Gettle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettle 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Gettle. 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 966 military records available for the last name Gettle. For the veterans among your Gettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gettle in 1947 was 24, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettle 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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