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Gettsy Family History

Gettsy 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: Getty, Getts, Setty, Getter, Gettig, Petty, Betts, Gentry, Gotts

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gettsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettsy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gettsy. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Gettsy. For the veterans among your Gettsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettsy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Gettsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gettsy in 1980 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

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