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Garins Family History

Garins 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: Garin, Garis, Garino, Garing, Zarins, Gains, Gavin, Marin, Paris

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Where is the Garins family from?

You can see how Garins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Garins families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Garins families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garins's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Garins families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Garins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garins 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Garins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Garins. For the veterans among your Garins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garins lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Garins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Garins in 1989 was 79, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garins 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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