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Garlid Family History

Garlid 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: Garlin, Karlin, Carlin, Garlick, Gatlin, Garland, Gard, Gareis

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Where is the Garlid family from?

You can see how Garlid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Garlid families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Garlid's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Garlid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garlid 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 Garlid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garlid. 100% of Garlid men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Garlid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Garlid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlid 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Garlid. 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 32 military records available for the last name Garlid. For the veterans among your Garlid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Garlid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garlid in 1966 was 86, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garlid 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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