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Getchy Family History

Getchy Name 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: Beachy, Ketch, Gesch, Getty, Gatch, Gotch, Petch, Fetcho, Fetch, Pech

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Where is the Getchy family from?

You can see how Getchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Getchy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Getchy families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Getchy's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Getchy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getchy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getchy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Getchy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Getchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getchy 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 Getchy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Getchy. For the veterans among your Getchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getchy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Getchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Getchy in 1969 was 77, and 90 in 1997.

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