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Garstang Family History

Garstang Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Garstang (Lancashire) which derives from Old Norse geirr ‘spear’ + stǫng ‘pole post’

perhaps denoting the site of a meeting place.

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


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Where is the Garstang family from?

You can see how Garstang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garstang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Garstang families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 369 Garstang families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Garstang's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garstang families in 1891.
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What did your Garstang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garstang. 25% of Garstang men worked as a Postman and 75% of Garstang women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garstang were Retired and Ladies Hairdresser.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Upholsterer
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    3%

What Garstang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Garstang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garstang 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Garstang. 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 446 military records available for the last name Garstang. For the veterans among your Garstang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garstang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garstang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Garstang in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garstang 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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