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Getter Name Meaning

Probably an altered spelling of German Götter, a derivative from a short form of a personal name composed with Old High German got ‘god’ or Old Saxon god ‘good’, as in Gottfried.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gettler, Gotter, Ketter, Goetter, Geter, Gitter, Setter, Retter

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Getter Family Origin

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Getter Family Occupations

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  • Shoe Maker

    100%

In 1881, the most common Getter occupation in the UK was Shoe Maker. 100% of Getter's were Shoe Makers.

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Getter Historical Records

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Getter Life Expectancy

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Amelia Earhart1897 - 1939 (41)
Ansel Easton Adams1902 - 1984 (82)
John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
James Dean1931 - 1955 (24)
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John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
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