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Gettel Family History

Gettel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Göttel (see Goettel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gettel family from?

You can see how Gettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Gettel families living in Alberta. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gettel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gettel families in 1911.
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What did your Gettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gettel. 100% of Gettel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettel 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Gettel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 813 military records available for the last name Gettel. For the veterans among your Gettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gettel in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettel 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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