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Garnier Family History

Garnier Surname Meaning

French: from an ancient Germanic personal name Warinhari composed of the elements war(in) ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’ + hari heri ‘army’. This surname which has an identical etymology to that of English Garner is also found in Britain.

Compare Grenier and Gurnee.

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


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Where is the Garnier family from?

You can see how Garnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Garnier families living in Channel Islands. This was about 39% of all the recorded Garnier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Garnier families in 1891.
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What did your Garnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garnier. 79% of Garnier 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
    79%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

What Garnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Garnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnier 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Garnier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Garnier. For the veterans among your Garnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Garnier in 1957 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garnier 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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