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Garey Family History

Garey Surname Meaning

English (London) and Scottish (Ayrshire): from a Middle English adoption of the Old Norse personal name Geiri Geri ‘spear’.

Gari is probably a Norman form from the same ultimate origin.

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


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Where is the Garey family from?

You can see how Garey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Garey families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Garey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garey families in 1891.
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What did your Garey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garey. 50% of Garey men worked as a Polisher and 87% of Garey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garey were General Labourer and House Duties.

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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

  • Polisher
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • House Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Garey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Garey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Garey. For the veterans among your Garey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Garey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garey in 1943 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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