Origins of the Getting surname

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    In 1921, most Gettings lived in london

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    170 Getting Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Gettings

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    Commmon female occupations for Gettings in 1921

    Annuitant

    6

    Domestic Servant

    4

    House Servant

    4

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Corset Maker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Gettings in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Merchant

    4

    Butcher

    3

    Fruit Grower

    3

    Gentleman

    3

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