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Gettier Family History

Gettier 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: Gettler, Getter, Gottier, Setter, Ketter, Kettner, Gitter, Netter

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Where is the Gettier family from?

You can see how Gettier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gettier families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gettier's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gettier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettier 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 Gettier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettier. 19% of Gettier men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Gettier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettier were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Gettier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gettier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettier 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gettier. 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 238 military records available for the last name Gettier. For the veterans among your Gettier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gettier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gettier in 1963 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettier 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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