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Garling Family History

Garling Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Gerling.

English (southeastern): variant of Garlinge a habitational name presumably from Garlinge (Kent) but medieval evidence for a surname derived from this place is missing.

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


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Where is the Garling family from?

You can see how Garling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Garling families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Garling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garling families in 1891.
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What did your Garling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garling. 100% of Garling men worked as a Baker (retired) and 81% of Garling 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    10%
  • Staff Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Garling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garling. For the veterans among your Garling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Garling in 1956 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garling 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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