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Gettridge Family History

Gettridge 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: Guttridge, Bettridge, Attridge, Estridge, Leftridge, Gutridge

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Where is the Gettridge family from?

You can see how Gettridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gettridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gettridge families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettridge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gettridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gettridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettridge 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gettridge. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gettridge. For the veterans among your Gettridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettridge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gettridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gettridge in 1965 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettridge 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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