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Gettleson Family History

Gettleson 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: Gittleson, Kettleson, Nettleton, Kittleson, Gettler, Gentleman

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Where is the Gettleson family from?

You can see how Gettleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gettleson families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gettleson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gettleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettleson 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 Gettleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gettleson. 100% of Gettleson 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%

What Gettleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Gettleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettleson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gettleson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gettleson. For the veterans among your Gettleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettleson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gettleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gettleson in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettleson 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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