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Gethings Family History

Gethings Surname Meaning

see Gethins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gethings family from?

You can see how Gethings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gethings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gethings families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gethings's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gethings families in 1891.
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What did your Gethings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gethings. 100% of Gethings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gethings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethings 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Gethings. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gethings. For the veterans among your Gethings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gethings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gethings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gethings in 1963 was 77, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gethings 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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