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Gettigan Family History

Gettigan 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: Mcgettigan, Gettig, Gettman, Rattigan, Berrigan, Gettinger, Jernigan

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Where is the Gettigan family from?

You can see how Gettigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gettigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gettigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gettigan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gettigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettigan 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Gettigan. 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 168 military records available for the last name Gettigan. For the veterans among your Gettigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettigan lifespan?

Average Gettigan life expectancy in 1989 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettigan 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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