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Garrent Family History

Garrent 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: Garret, Garrett, Garren, Parrent, Garrant, Sargent, Barrett, Farren

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Where is the Garrent family from?

You can see how Garrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garrent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Garrent families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Garrent's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garrent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrent 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 Garrent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garrent. 100% of Garrent men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Garrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrent 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 immigration records available for the last name Garrent. 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 Garrent. For the veterans among your Garrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrent lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Garrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garrent in 1985 was 60, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garrent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrent 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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