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Geteson Family History

Geteson 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: Getson, Peterson, Beeson, Gevedon, Teson, Neeson, Betson, Gedeon

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Where is the Geteson family from?

You can see how Geteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geteson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Geteson families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geteson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Geteson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Geteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geteson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Geteson. 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 Geteson. For the veterans among your Geteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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