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Garriel Family History

Garriel 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: Gabriel, Jarriel, Garret, Harrier, Carrel, Carrier, Garrick, Garfield

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Where is the Garriel family from?

You can see how Garriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garriel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Garriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Garriel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garriel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Garriel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garriel 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 160 census records available for the last name Garriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garriel 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Garriel. 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 112 military records available for the last name Garriel. For the veterans among your Garriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garriel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Garriel in 1963 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garriel 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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