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Garg Family History

Garg Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Bania and Jain name which goes back to the name of an ancient Hindu sage.

The Agarwal Banias and the Oswal Banias both have clans called Garg.

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


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Where is the Garg family from?

You can see how Garg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Garg families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Garg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Garg families in 1871.
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What did your Garg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garg. 100% of Garg 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 501 census records available for the last name Garg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garg 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Garg. 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 104 military records available for the last name Garg. For the veterans among your Garg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Garg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garg in 1972 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garg 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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