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Gettus Family History

Gettus 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: Getts, Gettis, Gettys, Pettus, Pettis, Petrus, Getter, Gettig, Betts

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Where is the Gettus family from?

You can see how Gettus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gettus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gettus families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gettus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gettus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Gettus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gettus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gettus. For the veterans among your Gettus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1989, in the United States, Gettus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gettus in 1961 was 33, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettus 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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