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Gettal Family History

Gettal 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: Gettel, Cetta, Zettel, Petta, Mittal, Hettel, Getter, Gettig, Gatta

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Where is the Gettal family from?

You can see how Gettal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gettal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gettal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettal 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 60 census records available for the last name Gettal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gettal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gettal. For the veterans among your Gettal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Gettal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gettal in 1966 was 70, and 74 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gettal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettal 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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