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Getwood Family History

Getwood 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: Gatwood, Henwood, Gatewood, Elwood, Heywood, Garwood, Redwood

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Where is the Getwood family from?

You can see how Getwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getwood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Getwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Getwood families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Getwood's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Getwood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Getwood. 100% of Getwood women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Getwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getwood 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Getwood. 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 35 military records available for the last name Getwood. For the veterans among your Getwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getwood lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Getwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Getwood in 1967 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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