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Garsee Family History

Garsee Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Garsee family from?

You can see how Garsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garsee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garsee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Garsee families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garsee's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Garsee families in 1861.
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What did your Garsee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garsee. 36% of Garsee men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

What Garsee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Garsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garsee 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Garsee. 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 174 military records available for the last name Garsee. For the veterans among your Garsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garsee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Garsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Garsee in 1962 was 71, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garsee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garsee 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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