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Gargar Family History

Gargar 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: Gargaro, Gargan, Garger, Gargas, Bargar, Garner, Garr, Garber, Gaar

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Where is the Gargar family from?

You can see how Gargar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gargar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gargar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gargar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gargar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gargar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gargar. 100% of Gargar women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gargar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Gargar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargar 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gargar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gargar. For the veterans among your Gargar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Gargar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gargar in 1983 was 78, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gargar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gargar 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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