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Getha Family History

Getha 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: Gehl, Seth, Guth, Cetta, Gera, Gehm, Seta, Beth, Gaeta, Sethi

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Where is the Getha family from?

You can see how Getha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Getha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Getha families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Getha's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Getha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Getha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Getha ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Getha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Getha 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Getha. 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 Getha. For the veterans among your Getha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Getha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Getha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Getha in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 2001.

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