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Garriott Family History

Garriott Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Gariot: nickname or topographic name from a diminutive of the past participle of the verb garer ‘to shelter or protect’.

The surname Gariot is very rare in France; its altered form may have been brought to America from England.

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


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Where is the Garriott family from?

You can see how Garriott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garriott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garriott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Garriott families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Garriott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garriott families in 1891.
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What did your Garriott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garriott. 36% of Garriott men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Garriott women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garriott were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Home Work
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 147 immigration records available for the last name Garriott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garriott. For the veterans among your Garriott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garriott lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Garriott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garriott in 1952 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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