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Garraton Family History

Garraton 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: Garramone, Garton, Garrahan, Garratt, Garritson, Garrison, Garretson

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Where is the Garraton family from?

You can see how Garraton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garraton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garraton family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garraton's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Garraton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garraton 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 103 census records available for the last name Garraton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garraton 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Garraton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Garraton. For the veterans among your Garraton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garraton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Garraton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Garraton in 1975 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garraton 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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