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Getgey Family History

Getgey 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: Gnagey, Tetley, Geter, Getter, Betley, Geiger, Gedney, Giggey, Gerger

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Where is the Getgey family from?

You can see how Getgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getgey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Getgey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Getgey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Getgey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getgey families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Getgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getgey 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 Getgey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Getgey. For the veterans among your Getgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getgey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Getgey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Getgey in 1979 was 85, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getgey 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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