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Garnand Family History

Garnand Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Garnand family from?

You can see how Garnand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garnand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Garnand families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Garnand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garnand families in 1891.
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What did your Garnand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnand. 24% of Garnand men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Garnand women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garnand were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garnand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnand 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Garnand. 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 296 military records available for the last name Garnand. For the veterans among your Garnand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnand lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Garnand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Garnand in 1945 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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