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Garlinger Family History

Garlinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gerlinger.

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


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Where is the Garlinger family from?

You can see how Garlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Garlinger families living in Kent. This was about 76% of all the recorded Garlinger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Garlinger families in 1891.
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What did your Garlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garlinger. 35% of Garlinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Garlinger women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garlinger were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlinger 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Garlinger. 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 391 military records available for the last name Garlinger. For the veterans among your Garlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Garlinger in 1957 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garlinger 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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