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Garant Family History

Garant Surname Meaning

French: variant of Garand and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Garant family from?

You can see how Garant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Garant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Garant families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Garant's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Garant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garant 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 Garant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garant. 22% of Garant men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Garant women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garant were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Spinner
    22%
  • Cup Moulder
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Garant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garant 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Garant. 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 764 military records available for the last name Garant. For the veterans among your Garant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garant lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Garant in 1954 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garant 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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