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Getchall Family History

Getchall 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: Getchell, Gatchell, Cutchall, Gutshall, Gotshall, Gitchell, Gotschall

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Where is the Getchall family from?

You can see how Getchall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getchall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Getchall families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Getchall's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Getchall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Getchall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getchall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Getchall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Getchall. For the veterans among your Getchall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getchall lifespan?

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