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Getter Family History

Getter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Götter (see Goetter) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Getter is rare in Germany.

Possibly if pronounced with a ‘soft’ g also a variant of English Geater.

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


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Where is the Getter family from?

You can see how Getter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Getter families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Getter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Getter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getter 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 Getter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Getter. 50% of Getter men worked as a Retired and 100% of Getter 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    50%
  • Overall Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Getter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Getter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getter 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Getter. 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 Getter. For the veterans among your Getter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Getter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Getter in 1953 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Getter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getter 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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