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Getta Family History

Getta 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: Cetta, Petta, Gatta, Getty, Getto, Getts, Gotta, Nitta, Cotta, Gupta

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Where is the Getta family from?

You can see how Getta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Getta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Getta families living in Iowa. This was about 32% of all the recorded Getta's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Getta families in 1880.
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What did your Getta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getta. 50% of Getta men worked as a New Worker and 60% of Getta women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getta were Laborer and Helper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Helper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Getta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getta 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Getta. 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 99 military records available for the last name Getta. For the veterans among your Getta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getta lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Getta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Getta in 1954 was 53, and 40 in 2000.

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