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Getterington Family History

Getterington 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: Titterington, Hetherington, Wetherington, Etherington, Witherington

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Where is the Getterington family from?

You can see how Getterington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getterington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Getterington families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Getterington's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Getterington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Getterington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getterington 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Getterington. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Getterington. For the veterans among your Getterington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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