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Getis Family History

Getis 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: Geis, Genis, Getts, Gentis, Gettis, Reis, Lewis, Gates, Melis, Meis

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Where is the Getis family from?

You can see how Getis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Getis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Getis families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Getis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Getis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Getis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Getis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Getis. For the veterans among your Getis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Getis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Getis in 1977 was 78, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getis 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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