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Garod Family History

Garod 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: Gard, Garon, Girod, Garrod, Baron, Bard, Herod, Hard, Harold, Yard

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Where is the Garod family from?

You can see how Garod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Garod families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Garod family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Garod's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Garod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garod 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Garod. 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 Garod. For the veterans among your Garod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garod lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Garod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garod in 1970 was 56, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garod 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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