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Garthus Family History

Garthus 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: Arthur, Garth, Garthe, Bartus, Aarhus, Garbus, Harthun, Martus

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Where is the Garthus family from?

You can see how Garthus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garthus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garthus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Garthus families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Garthus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Garthus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garthus 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 Garthus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Garthus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garthus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Garthus. 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 Garthus. For the veterans among your Garthus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garthus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Garthus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garthus in 1977 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garthus 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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