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Gaarn Family History

Gaarn Surname 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: Gaar, Garn, Gavin, Guan, Hearn, Haar, Geary, Gan, Gahan, Saar

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Where is the Gaarn family from?

You can see how Gaarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaarn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gaarn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaarn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaarn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Gaarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaarn 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gaarn. 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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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Gaarn. For the veterans among your Gaarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaarn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Gaarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gaarn in 1970 was 69, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaarn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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