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Gettys Family History

Gettys Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Getty.

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


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Where is the Gettys family from?

You can see how Gettys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gettys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gettys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gettys families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gettys's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gettys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gettys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gettys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gettys. 17% of Gettys men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Gettys women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gettys were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gettys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gettys 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Gettys. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gettys. For the veterans among your Gettys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gettys lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gettys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gettys in 1944 was 24, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gettys 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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