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Gettemy Family History

Gettemy Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish McGettigan.

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


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Where is the Gettemy family from?

You can see how Gettemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettemy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gettemy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gettemy families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettemy's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gettemy families in 1891.
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What did your Gettemy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettemy. 23% of Gettemy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gettemy women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettemy were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gettemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettemy 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gettemy. 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 333 military records available for the last name Gettemy. For the veterans among your Gettemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettemy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gettemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gettemy in 1945 was 27, and 96 in 2004.

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