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Garew Family History

Garew 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: Carew, Grew, Gares, Larew, Garey, Garee, Garen, Drew, Gale, Hare

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Garew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garew 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Garew. 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 23 military records available for the last name Garew. For the veterans among your Garew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garew lifespan?

Average Garew life expectancy in 1988 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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