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Garnass Family History

Garnass 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: Garness, Grass, Harness, Garriss, Ganas, Barnas, Gargas, Garnes

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Where is the Garnass family from?

You can see how Garnass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garnass families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Garnass's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Garnass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garnass 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 Garnass ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Garnass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnass 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Garnass. 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 20 military records available for the last name Garnass. For the veterans among your Garnass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnass lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Garnass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Garnass in 1983 was 90, and 50 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garnass 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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