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Getto Family History

Getto Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from a pet form of a personal name ending in -gio as for example Ambrogetto from Ambrogio.

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


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Where is the Getto family from?

You can see how Getto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Getto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Getto families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Getto's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Getto families in 1911.
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What did your Getto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getto. 34% of Getto men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Getto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getto 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Getto. 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 493 military records available for the last name Getto. For the veterans among your Getto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getto lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Getto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Getto in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Getto 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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