Garate Family History

Garate Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a town called Garate in the Basque Country, Spain.

It may also be a topographic name derived from gara, which means ‘height’ or ‘peak’.

The name reflects the geographical features of the region, indicating either a specific location or the nature of the landscape.

Understanding such names provides insight into the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Basque people.

Names like Garate often hold historical significance, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots.

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

Similar surnames: Zarate, Garde, Tarte, Ugarte, Arata, Grabe, Strate, Garth, Gratz, Garthe

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76	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Garate family from?

You can see how Garate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Garate families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garate's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Garate families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garate 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 Garate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garate.

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Laborer

67%

Artist

34%

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Garate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garate census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Garate. 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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Military Records

There are 76 military records available for the last name Garate. For the veterans among your Garate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garate lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Garate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Garate in 1969 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

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Garate Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a town called Garate in the Basque Country, Spain.

It may also be a topographic name derived from gara, which means ‘height’ or ‘peak’.

The name reflects the geographical features of the region, indicating either a specific location or the nature of the landscape.

Understanding such names provides insight into the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Basque people.

Names like Garate often hold historical significance, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots.

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

Where is the Garate family from?

What did your Garate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garate.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

67%

Artist

34%

What Garate family records will you find?

What is the average Garate lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Garate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Garate in 1969 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

Garate Family History

Garate Surname Meaning

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Garate Surname Meaning

24,000 record(s) for Garate

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Where is the Garate family from?

What did your Garate ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Garate family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Garate lifespan?

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