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Getson Family History

Getson Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Jutson either a habitational name from Jurston in Chagford (Devon) or a variant of Judson.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Getson family from?

You can see how Getson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Getson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Getson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Getson families in 1891.
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What did your Getson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Getson. 79% of Getson 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
    79%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    22%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Getson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getson 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Getson. 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 318 military records available for the last name Getson. For the veterans among your Getson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Getson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Getson in 1961 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getson 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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