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Garnsey Family History

Garnsey Name Meaning

English:: of Norman origin probably a habitational name from Great Gornhay in Tiverton (Devon). The placename denotes the enclosed land (Old English (ge)hæg) of a man named with the Old English personal name Gārmund (see Garman ). perhaps also a habitational name from Guernsey (Channel Islands) but evidence is needed to substantiate this. See also Guernsey .

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


Similar surnames: Guernsey, Darney, Marney, Gurney, Arney, Varney, Gansen, Turney

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Where is the Garnsey family from?

You can see how Garnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garnsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Garnsey families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Garnsey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Garnsey families in 1891.
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What did your Garnsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garnsey. 50% of Garnsey men worked as a Bank Clerk and 81% of Garnsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garnsey were General Labourer and Upholstress. .

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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 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Upholstress
    5%
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Passenger Lists

There are 948 immigration records available for the last name Garnsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 849 military records available for the last name Garnsey. For the veterans among your Garnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnsey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garnsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Garnsey in 1956 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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