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Garshman Family History

Garshman 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: Gershman, Marshman, Harshman, Ashman, Cashman, Gartman, Marsman

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Where is the Garshman family from?

You can see how Garshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garshman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Garshman families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Garshman families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garshman's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Garshman families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garshman 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 Garshman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Garshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Garshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garshman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Garshman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Garshman. For the veterans among your Garshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garshman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Garshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Garshman in 1967 was 74, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garshman 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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