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Garison Family History

Garison 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: Larison, Garson, Garrison, Parson, Faison, Maison, Garzon, Garin

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Where is the Garison family from?

You can see how Garison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Garison families living in Cumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Garison's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Garison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garison 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 Garison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garison. 36% of Garison men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Garison women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garison were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Garison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garison 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Garison. 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 828 military records available for the last name Garison. For the veterans among your Garison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Garison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Garison in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garison 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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