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Gartlett Family History

Gartlett 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: Bartlett, Garnett, Garrett, Garbett, Hartnett, Gartley, Barlett

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Where is the Gartlett family from?

You can see how Gartlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gartlett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gartlett families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gartlett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gartlett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gartlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartlett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gartlett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gartlett. For the veterans among your Gartlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartlett 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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