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Gargett Family History

Gargett Surname Meaning

from Middle English gargat(e) ‘throat’ Old French gargate garguett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gargett family from?

You can see how Gargett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gargett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Gargett families living in Durham. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gargett's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gargett families in 1891.
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What did your Gargett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gargett. 30% of Gargett men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Gargett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gargett were Farmer Assisting Father and Domestic 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

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner Stoneman Below (h W)
    12%
  • Farmer Assisting Father
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Gargett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gargett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargett 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Gargett. 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 212 military records available for the last name Gargett. For the veterans among your Gargett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gargett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gargett in 1967 was 53, and 85 in 2001.

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