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Getemy Family History

Getemy 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: Gately, Geter, Getty, Geery, Gerety, Peter, Gates, Geary, Gee, Gesell

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Where is the Getemy family from?

You can see how Getemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getemy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Getemy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Getemy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Getemy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getemy families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Getemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getemy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Getemy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Getemy. For the veterans among your Getemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getemy 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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