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Gettens Family History

Gettens Surname Meaning

see Gittings and Gethins. see Gettins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gettens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gettens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Gettens families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gettens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gettens families in 1891.
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What did your Gettens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gettens. 100% of Gettens 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gettens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettens 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Gettens. 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 144 military records available for the last name Gettens. For the veterans among your Gettens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettens lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gettens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gettens in 1956 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettens 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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