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Getherall Family History

Getherall 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: Wetherall, Wetherell, Weatherall, Wetherill, Wetherald, Theall

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Where is the Getherall family from?

You can see how Getherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getherall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Getherall families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Getherall family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Getherall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Getherall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getherall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getherall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Getherall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getherall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Getherall. 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 22 military records available for the last name Getherall. For the veterans among your Getherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getherall lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Getherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Getherall in 1977 was 54, and 82 in 2001.

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