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Gett Family History

Gett 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: Gott, Gatt, Gent, Fett, Nett, Lett, Pett, Gest, Kett, Hett

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Where is the Gett family from?

You can see how Gett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gett family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gett. 25% of Gett men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Gett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gett were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Gett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gett 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Gett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gett. For the veterans among your Gett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gett in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gett 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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