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Garneys Family History

Garneys Surname Meaning

see Garnish.

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


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Where is the Garneys family from?

You can see how Garneys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garneys family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Garneys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Garneys families living in Surrey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Garneys's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Garneys families in 1891.
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What did your Garneys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garneys. 63% of Garneys women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%

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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Garneys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garneys 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Garneys. 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 14 military records available for the last name Garneys. For the veterans among your Garneys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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