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Getchell Family History

Getchell Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Gatchell Farm in Trull (Somerset) but the place is not on record before the 18th century and may have been named from the surname for which no evidence has been found before the early 16th century.

The surname is now rare in Britain.

In some cases also an Americanized form of German or Swiss German Götschel (see Goetschel).

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


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Where is the Getchell family from?

You can see how Getchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Getchell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Getchell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Getchell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getchell 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 Getchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getchell. 16% of Getchell men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Getchell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getchell were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Getchell. For the veterans among your Getchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getchell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Getchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Getchell in 1955 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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