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Getachew Family History

Getachew Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Getachew which is interpreted as ‘their lord’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Getachew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getachew family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Getachew families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Getachew families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Getachew's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Getachew families in 1911.
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There are 34 census records available for the last name Getachew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getachew 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

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Getachew. For the veterans among your Getachew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getachew lifespan?

Average Getachew life expectancy in 2001 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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