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Getchell Name Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Gatchell Farm in Trull (Somerset) but the place is not on record before the 18th century and may have been named from the surname for which no evidence has been found before the early 16th century. The surname is now rare in Britain. In some cases also an Americanized form of German or Swiss German Götschel (see Goetschel ).

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


Similar surnames: Gatchell, Gitchell, Gatchel, Gutshall, Rochell, Mitchell, Gemmell

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Where is the Getchell family from?

You can see how Getchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getchell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Getchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 90 Getchell families living in Maine. This was about 89% of all the recorded Getchell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Getchell families in 1840.
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What did your Getchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Getchell. 16% of Getchell men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Getchell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Getchell were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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What is the average Getchell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Getchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Getchell in 1955 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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