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Garel Family History

Garel Surname Meaning

Breton: nickname from kaerell ‘weasel’. French: nickname for a lame person from the dialect word garel ‘limping bow legged’ (derivative of Old French gare ‘leg’).

French: habitational name from Garel the name of several places in France.

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


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You can see how Garel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Garel families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Garel's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Garel families in 1891.
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What did your Garel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garel 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Garel. 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 244 military records available for the last name Garel. For the veterans among your Garel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Garel in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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