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Garand Family History

Garand Surname Meaning

French:: nickname or status name from the Old French legal term garant ‘guarantor’. Perhaps from a personal name based on the ancient Germanic element warin ‘protection shelter’ or ‘guard’.

Compare Garant, Garrand, Garrant, and Garrow.

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


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Where is the Garand family from?

You can see how Garand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Garand families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Garand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garand 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 Garand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garand. 100% of Garand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Garand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garand 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Garand. 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 852 military records available for the last name Garand. For the veterans among your Garand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garand lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Garand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Garand in 1945 was 38, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garand 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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