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Garatea Family History

Garatea 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: Maratea, Garate, Arata, Garten, Baratta, Grater, Grate, Zarate

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Where is the Garatea family from?

You can see how Garatea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garatea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garatea family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Garatea's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Garatea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garatea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Garatea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Garatea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garatea 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Garatea. 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 23 military records available for the last name Garatea. For the veterans among your Garatea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garatea lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Garatea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Garatea in 1972 was 40, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garatea 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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